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As Thunder await, Rockets keep season alive with Game 5 win over Lakers
TL;DR
The Houston Rockets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 99-93 in Game 5, narrowing the series deficit to 3-2. Jabari Smith Jr. led the Rockets with 22 points, while LeBron James scored 25 for the Lakers.
Key points
- Rockets won Game 5 against Lakers 99-93
- Series deficit is now 3-2 in favor of Lakers
- Jabari Smith Jr. scored 22 points for Rockets
- LeBron James scored 25 points for Lakers
- Austin Reaves returned with 22 points off the bench
NBA PlayoffsHouston RocketsLos Angeles LakersJabari Smith Jr.
Apr 29, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) controls the ball against Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) during the first half in game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
And just like that, we have an NBA playoff series. The Houston Rockets amped up the interest in their Round 1 matchup with a 99-93 Game 5 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Trailing 3-0 in the series, they've rattled off two straight wins to make it a much more manageable 3-2 series deficit.
Still without Kevin Durant, it was a group effort by the Rockets. All five starters scored double-digit points. Jabari Smith Jr. led the way with 22 points and seven rebounds. Alperen Sengun had 14 points, nine rebounds and eight assists.
Even with LeBron James' 25 points and seven assists, the Lakers didn't have enough offensive firepower elsewhere. In his return from a month's absence with an oblique strain, Austin Reaves had 22 points and six assists off the bench.
Q&A
How did the Houston Rockets win Game 5 against the Lakers?
The Rockets won Game 5 with a balanced team effort, as all five starters scored in double digits, led by Jabari Smith Jr. with 22 points.
What is the current series status between the Rockets and Lakers?
The series is now 3-2 in favor of the Lakers after the Rockets' two consecutive wins.
What were LeBron James' stats in Game 5 against the Rockets?
LeBron James scored 25 points and provided seven assists in the Lakers' loss to the Rockets.
