Rockets rally to edge Lakers 99-93, narrowing series to 3-2
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Turnovers plagued the Lakers in a 99-93 Game 5 loss to the Rockets, who surged in the second half to erase an early deficit and pull within one win of the series. Austin Reaves returned with 22 points off the bench, LeBron tried to spark a late rally, and Houston capitalized on miscues to prevent a sweep.
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