The Lakers haven’t exactly played the best defensive teams in their last six games between the Rockets and Blazers. But L.A. is looking like the most efficient team of all-time, shooting 50.0 percent from the field or better in five of its last six games. (Four games were better than 54 percent.) The Lakers have momentum entering Game 4, and Houston has no answers for Anthony Davis or LeBron James. Lakers get the cover.

Robert Covington is expected to play despite his collision with Anthony Davis, but Houston won't have Danuel House due to his violation of bubble protocol. The Rockets shot 40 percent from deep in Game 3 but still couldn't cover. LA has really slowed them down and made it tough for them to hoist as many threes as they usually do. Lay it.

The Lakers badly needed someone to step up and help LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The last two games, that player has been Rajon Rondo, who has a history of playing well in the biggest moments. They’ve rattled off back-to-back wins by at least eight points and could have another significant advantage if Danuel House is forced to miss his second straight game for reportedly violating bubble guidelines. With momentum swinging in their favor, look for the Lakers to capitalize.