Rockets Rally Stuns Lakers, Seize Momentum in Playoff Series
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Houston erased a late Lakers lead to beat Los Angeles 99–93 in Game 5, trimming L.A.’s series advantage to 3–2 and flipping the momentum in the first-round series. LeBron James scored 25 but went 0-for-6 from three as the Lakers’ backcourt struggled, while Houston leaned on Alperen Şengün, Amen Thompson and Jabari Smith Jr. to fuel a decisive fourth-quarter effort. Durant remained sidelined, and a lockdown Rockets defense and Reed Sheppard’s late steal sealed the win, giving Houston a chance to even the series at home in Game 6.
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