Even with Yao Ming done for the season, the Rockets managed to even their semifinal series with the Lakers on Sunday afternoon.

- Houston 99, L.A. Lakers 87

Team FIC Differential: Rockets +21.5, Lakers -21.5

The Rockets (2-2) will be without Yao Ming for the remainder of the postseason, but they were still able to defeat the Lakers (2-2) in Game 4 on Sunday afternoon. Aaron Brooks starred with 34 points, Luis Scola posted 11 points and 14 rebounds, and Shane Battier added 23 points on 6-for-12 shooting in the win. Both teams shot 44% from the field, and Houston attempted just two more foul shots than Los Angeles. The Rockets won the rebounding battle by six, and dominated the game's first three quarters. The Lakers outscored the Rockets 33-16 in the fourth quarter at the Toyota Center. Pau Gasol led with 30 points and 9 rebounds, Kobe Bryant tallied just 15 points and 5 assists, and Shannon Brown contributed 14 points off the bench in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Aaron Brooks, Houston ? 20.3

Pau Gasol, Los Angeles ? 19.9

Shane Battier, Houston ? 16.0

Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles ? 12.3

- Boston 95, Orlando 94

Team FIC Differential: Celtics +2.8, Magic -2.8

Glen "Big Baby" Davis drilled a jumper as time expired to push the Celtics (2-2) past the Magic (2-2) in Game 4 at Amway Arena. Paul Pierce led with 27 points, Rajon Rondo tallied 21 points and 14 rebounds, and Davis turned in 21 points and 6 boards. Boston hit 52% of their shots, while holding Orlando to just 40% in their home building. The Celtics also won the rebounding battle by six, and entered the fourth quarter with a six-point advantage. The Magic turned the ball over just eight times, and held the Celtics to 1-for-10 shooting from three-point land. Dwight Howard starred with 23 points and 17 rebounds, Rashard Lewis posted 22 points and 5 boards, and Mickael Pietrus put up 11 points on 3-for-8 shooting off the bench. On Orlando's final possession, Lewis made a pair of foul shots to give his team a one-point advantage.

Game FIC Scores

Dwight Howard, Orlando ? 24.8

Kendrick Perkins, Boston ? 22.0

Rajon Rondo, Boston ? 17.3

Rashard Lewis, Orlando ? 13.9

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