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LOS ANGELES — After becoming tired with missed shots, officiating and the ultimate result, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James expressed his annoyance. Several issues emerged as the Houston Rockets secured a 99-93 win over the Lakers in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Wednesday to ...
The Houston Rockets got clarity on Kevin Durant's status for Game 6 after their Game 5 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
[Editor’s note: Welcome to Athlon Sports’ poll of the day, where we ask readers to weigh in on the biggest topic of the day. Thanks for voting, and be sure to sound off in the comment section.] That’s two in a row for a Houston Rockets team staring at elimination. After losing the first three games ...
It’s no secret that Brenda Song and Macaulay Culkin are diehard Lakers fans, as the two were courtside for the Los Angeles’ Game 5 loss to the Houston Rockets. However, they were only two of the celebrities who were at the game. During the broadcast, fellow actress Mariska Hargitay was there, as was former NFL […] The post All the celebrities at Lakers’ Game 5 loss vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Los Angeles Lakers are facing mounting pressure in their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets after dropping back-to-back games. What was once a commanding 3-0 lead has now been trimmed to 3-2, with Game 6 shifting to Houston and momentum leaning toward the home side. Los Angeles fell 99-93 in Game 5 despite […] The post JJ Redick Sends Strong Message to Lakers Ahead of Must-Win Game 6 Against Rockets appeared first on HEAVY.
LeBron James recorded 25 points, three rebounds, seven assists and two steals in the Lakers' Game 5 loss to the Rockets.
LeBron James was unfazed by Jabari Smith Jr.'s comments regarding the Rockets being "better" than the Lakers.
There is no love lost between Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun. The Rockets extended their first-round Western Conference playoff series on Wednesday, defeating the Lakers 99-93 in Game 5 at Crypto.com Arena. Houston has now won two ...
LeBron James pushed back strongly when asked about Smith Jr.’s comments on the Lakers' strength after Game 5 loss.
Round one, not done for the once cruising, prancing Los Angeles Lakers, now suddenly teetering. Once up 3-0 in their first round series against the Houston Rockets, the next round felt imminent. Getting star guard Austin Reaves back in the lineup for Game 5 at home, the next round felt inevitable. Two straight games, two […] The post Luka Doncic Return: Lakers Get New Development as Ugly Game 5 Loss Shifts Focus appeared first on HEAVY.
Fans react to LeBron James and the LA Lakers losing Game 5 at home to the Houston Rockets.
Lakers forward LeBron James looked like he was out of gas in the closing stages of his team's 99-93 Game 5 loss to the Rockets on Wednesday. The post Lakers Face Tough LeBron James Decision Before Game 6 vs Rockets appeared first on HEAVY.
Shaquille O'Neal says he's glad Rockets beat Lakers in Game 5: "I hate watching the Lakers play sometimes" Basketball Network
NBA legend LeBron James has finally broken his silence on the never, ending ‘Greatest of All Time’ debate, and he’s not crowning himself over Michael Jordan. After years of fans…
LeBron James called out Alperen Sengun, saying he can't make "soft" allegations of all players.
For the second straight time, the Los Angeles Lakers failed to close out the Houston Rockets in their first-round series in the playoffs. The Lakers succumbed to the Rockets, 99-93, in Game 5 at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday. The Rockets closed the gap, 3-2, in the best-of-seven matchup. Game 6 will return to Toyota Center […] The post Lakers’ Marcus Smart shares eye-opening take amid rising Rockets threat appeared first on ClutchPoints.
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers received a huge boost before Game 5 of their opening round playoff series against the Houston Rockets with Austin Reaves cleared to make his return from injury. The ending didn’t go so well for the Lakers as they fell, 99-93, and will now have to travel to Houston […] The post Austin Reaves opens up on tough 4 weeks before Game 5 return appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Lakers’ crowd received some flak for their low energy while Los Angeles was hosting the Rockets in Game 5.
Austin Reaves' rusty Game 5 performance vs. Houston sparks backlash as the Lakers squander another chance to close out the series.
Back-to-back key plays from Reed Sheppard down the stretch helped the Houston Rockets secure the win against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday and stay alive in their first-round series. Sheppard scored on a pull-up jumper over Deandre Ayton with 2:37 left in the fourth quarter to give the […] The post Reed Sheppard’s health admission makes Rockets’ Game 5 win more impressive appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Jabari Smith Jr. played a crucial role as the Houston Rockets force Game 6 against the Los Angeles Lakers despite Austin Reaves return.
Shaquille O’Neal reacted to the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 5 loss to the Houston Rockets.
Failure is the best teacher, as they say. After their terrible loss in Game 3, Alperen Sengun and the Houston Rockets have notched back-to-back wins against the Los Angeles Lakers in their first-round series in the playoffs. The Rockets held on for the victory, 99-93, in Game 5 at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, spoiling the […] The post Rockets’ Alperen Sengun adds pressure to Lakers with big statement after Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Despite being down against the Los Angeles Lakers in the round-one series of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, Houston Rockets standout Jabari Smith Jr. was quite confident in his team matching up against the Lakers still. Some comments from the veteran went viral recently, sparking an eventual response from LeBron James. “We’re obviously the better team, […] The post LeBron James Makes Feelings Clear on Rockets Player’s Bold Claim appeared first on HEAVY.
