Rockets Force Game 6 with 99-93 win over Lakers

Houston beat LA 99-93 to pull within 3-2 and force a Game 6 in Houston. LeBron James had 25 points and sparked a late run, but turnovers and a cold 3-point night hampered the comeback. Returning guard Austin Reaves added 22 points, while Houston got balanced scoring from Jabari Smith Jr. (22), Alperen Şengün (14-9-8) and Tari Eason (18). Reed Sheppard iced the win with a late steal and dunk as the Rockets steadied down the stretch. The series remains open with Houston eyeing an upset as no team has rallied from 0-3 in the playoffs.