HOUSTON -- Leading by six with under 30 seconds to go, the Houston Rockets were on the verge of their first victory in their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Instead, they fell apart and eventually lost 112-108 in overtime Friday night and are on the brink of elimination.
"Horrendous mistakes," Rockets coach Ime Udoka said. "I don't know if you want to say youth or scared of the moment, or whatever the case."
Even with Kevin Durant out for a second game in this series -- this time because of a sprained left ankle after missing Game 1 because of a right knee injury -- the Rockets were in position to close out the game after LeBron James had consecutive turnovers that Houston turned into a 101-95 lead.

