Rockets will struggle in clutch situations again next game?

Q3

The game entered the fourth quarter as a tight, single-digit contest (Lakers leading 78–72), with Houston still fully in the game and momentum relatively balanced.

Key performers in Q4

Lakers:

The fourth quarter was controlled primarily by Luka Dončić, who dictated tempo and created efficient half-court offense. He added ~10–12 points in Q4 on solid efficiency (~50% FG), including key possessions late in the shot clock.
LeBron James complemented with secondary playmaking and clutch execution (~6–8 pts), while role players contributed defensively rather than scoring-heavy stretches.

Rockets:

Houston lacked a clear offensive leader in the fourth. No player reached double digits in the quarter, with most primary options struggling. The team shot extremely poorly (~20–25% FG in Q4), with multiple empty possessions and failed shot creation late in the clock.