Texans Defensive Backs Show Support at Rockets’ Game 4 Win

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The Houston sports scene had plenty of crossover support on display Sunday night as several Houston Texans players were in attendance for the Rockets’ Game 4 matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Toyota Center.

With the Rockets facing a 3-0 series deficit, the energy in the building was already high. That energy was matched courtside by a group of Texans defenders—most notably second-year defensive backs Kamari Lassiter and Calen Bullock, the young duo drafted together in 2024 and known as “Hawk and Lock.”

Joining them was new teammate Reed Blankenship, who signed with Houston this offseason after spending his first four seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles. From the outside, Blankenship looked right at home alongside Lassiter and Bullock, already building chemistry with the group.

That defensive back room continues to be one of the more intriguing units on the roster, and moments like this—off the field—often translate into stronger cohesion on it. The early signs point to a group that’s not only talented, but genuinely connected.

Veteran pass rusher Danielle Hunter was also in attendance, showing support as Houston fought to keep its season alive.

Interestingly, this wasn’t the first Texans presence in the series. Quarterback C.J. Stroud and wide receiver Tank Dell were spotted at Game 3, continuing the team-wide support for the city’s NBA squad.

As for Bullock, the California native and former USC standout had a bit of a rooting interest, as he’s been known to support LeBron James. Fortunately for Houston fans, his pick didn’t pan out this time, as the Rockets secured a much-needed win.

If nothing else, the night was a reminder of the growing bond within the Texans locker room—and how locked in they are with the city of Houston as a whole.