Playoff pushovers? Lakers expose Houston’s systemic flaws

Despite drawing what appeared to be a friendly first-round matchup, the Rockets now trail 2-0 in their best-of-seven series versus the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers.With Ben DuBose and Paulo Alves as hosts, Thursday’s episode offers background and perspective on all the key takeaways from the 2026 NBA playoffs. The show begins by discussing the reasons behind Houston’s offensive downturn and whether Ime Udoka can find answers to turn things around later in the series.From there, Ben and Paulo debate how much blame should go to the players, coaches, and the front office, as well as potential team-building implications over the months and years ahead.Support our partners and sponsors! Also, please subscribe and leave a positive review at your podcast home of choice.