LeBron James' historic 18-year postseason record broken by the Houston Rockets in Game 5

Included in that stretch is his team's dominance during close-out games. When his team played at home, he never lost a game of that nature since the 2008 postseason. However, that has changed in 2026 due to the Rockets' big win in Game 5.

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The Lakers are still up 3-2 against the Rockets, but it is a bit painful to stomach a streak ending for LeBron. Of course, it was still one of the most historic stretches for any player in the league because he was immense during the past 18 years.

Now, the Lakers have another opportunity to close out the series in Game 6. That will be in Houston, which will prove to be another tough game because the Rockets have built momentum in the past two victories.

Of course, the Rockets do not have Kevin Durant, which could be a significant blow. However, the Rockets have done well without him, which showcases the team's quality. The Lakers still have a lot of opportunities to advance, and with LeBron on the roster, they have an ever-reliable leader.

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