Jayson Tatum Injury Update: Will Celtics Star Play Tonight vs. 76ers?
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Game 5
‘Bronny Would Have Given Us Better Minutes’ — Calls Mount for Bronny James’ Return to Rotation After Lakers’ Game 5 Loss
The NBA world rallies behind Bronny James after the Lakers guard's DNP-CD in Game 5 vs. the Rockets.
LeBron James Claps Back at Jabari Smith Jr.’s “Better Team” Talk With Blunt Response
LeBron James pushed back strongly when asked about Smith Jr.’s comments on the Lakers' strength after Game 5 loss.
Luka Doncic Return: Lakers Get New Development as Ugly Game 5 Loss Shifts Focus
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.
“LeBron going to be the first player ever to blow a 3-0 lead”: NBA Fans Mock LeBron James and Lakers After Failing to Close Rockets in Game 5
Fans react to LeBron James and the LA Lakers losing Game 5 at home to the Houston Rockets.
Shaquille O'Neal says he's glad Rockets beat Lakers in Game 5: "I hate watching the Lakers play sometimes" – Basketball Network
Shaquille O'Neal says he's glad Rockets beat Lakers in Game 5: "I hate watching the Lakers play sometimes" Basketball Network
Lakers’ Marcus Smart shares eye-opening take amid rising Rockets threat
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.
Austin Reaves opens up on tough 4 weeks before Game 5 return
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.
‘Absolutely Pathetic’ — NBA World Roasts Lakers Fans for Bringing ‘Zero Energy’ to Game 5 vs. Rockets
The Lakers’ crowd received some flak for their low energy while Los Angeles was hosting the Rockets in Game 5.
‘Tour Dates From the Field’ — NBA World Rips Austin Reaves’ ‘Brutal’ Return as Lakers Drop Game 5 vs. Rockets
Austin Reaves' rusty Game 5 performance vs. Houston sparks backlash as the Lakers squander another chance to close out the series.
Reed Sheppard’s health admission makes Rockets’ Game 5 win more impressive
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.
Rockets’ Alperen Sengun adds pressure to Lakers with big statement after Game 5
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.
LeBron James admits what haunted Lakers in Game 5 loss
It has not been a good last two games for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. After coming back to beat the Houston Rockets in overtime in Game 3 to go up 3-0 in the series, the Lakers have struggled offensively each of the last two games, including in last night’s 99-93 home loss. […] The post LeBron James admits what haunted Lakers in Game 5 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Austin Reaves Gets Honest About Return in Disappointing Lakers-Rockets Game
The Los Angeles Lakers landed a key player back in the lineup for Game 5 against the Houston Rockets. Austin Reaves finally got the nod to suit up and play after missing multiple weeks of action due to an oblique strain. Over the last couple of games, the Lakers had Reaves listed as questionable, but […] The post Austin Reaves Gets Honest About Return in Disappointing Lakers-Rockets Game appeared first on HEAVY.
Lakers fall to Rockets in Game 5 despite Austin Reaves’ return
The Lakers’ mission was to take the Rockets’ postseason life away.
Magic’s Desmond Bane drops eye-opening ‘beat ourselves’ admission after loss to Pistons
Accountability, not excuses, defined the Orlando Magic’s mindset following their 116–109 Game 5 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. With a chance to close out the series, the Magic instead saw its lead trimmed to 3–2, shifting pressure back onto a young roster still learning how to finish in the postseason. The loss […] The post Magic’s Desmond Bane drops eye-opening ‘beat ourselves’ admission after loss to Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Pistons’ Cade Cunningham says the obvious out loud about Game 5 eruption
The Detroit Pistons kept their season alive on Wednesday night with a 116-109 Game 5 victory over the Orlando Magic at Little Caesars Arena, cutting the first-round playoff series deficit to 3-2. The win was anchored by Cade Cunningham, who scored a franchise playoff-record 45 points, surpassing Dave Bing’s previous high of 44. He shot […] The post Pistons’ Cade Cunningham says the obvious out loud about Game 5 eruption appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Pistons’ Ausar Thompson reveals ‘aggressive’ text to brother Amen before Rockets’ Game 5
The Detroit Pistons stayed alive in their first-round series against the Orlando Magic in the playoffs after pulling off the hard-earned win, 116-109, in Game 5 at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday. Cade Cunningham had his best game of the best-of-seven matchup to lead the top-seeded Pistons, dropping 45 points, four rebounds, and five assists. […] The post Pistons’ Ausar Thompson reveals ‘aggressive’ text to brother Amen before Rockets’ Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Pistons’ Cade Cunningham makes ‘undeserving’ admission after heroic Game 5
After losing three of their first four games of the 1-8 first-round series against the Orlando Magic, the Detroit Pistons fought back in a major way in Game 5, scoring a franchise record 45 points in a 116-109 win. Suddenly, the Pistons had life in a series that looked borderline hopeless, secured a victory in […] The post Pistons’ Cade Cunningham makes ‘undeserving’ admission after heroic Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kendrick Perkins gives Magic HC Jamahl Mosley, Paolo Banchero props for outworking Pistons
The Orlando Magic have continued to make an impression this postseason, with their physical style and resilience shaping a competitive series against the Detroit Pistons. Entering the series as the No. 8 seed in the East, the Magic established a clear identity built on effort and toughness. Despite a Game 5 loss, Orlando still holds […] The post Kendrick Perkins gives Magic HC Jamahl Mosley, Paolo Banchero props for outworking Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.
JB Bickerstaff reveals ‘simple’ formula for Pistons success vs. Magic
The Detroit Pistons live to fight another day after a 116-109 Game 5 win over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night at Little Caesars Arena, trimming their first-round playoff series deficit to 3-2. Following the victory head coach JB Bickerstaff explained what he felt made the difference for his team. “It’s a simple formula for […] The post JB Bickerstaff reveals ‘simple’ formula for Pistons success vs. Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley helped Cavs over Raptors in Game 5
The Cleveland Cavaliers regained control of their first-round series in the playoffs against the Toronto Raptors after hacking out the win, 125-120, in Game 5 at Rocket Arena on Wednesday. The fourth-seeded Cavaliers rallied in the fourth quarter, including limiting the fifth-seeded Raptors to just 7-of-28 shooting, to secure the victory. James Harden had a […] The post Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley helped Cavs over Raptors in Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Brendan Gallagher’s immediate reaction to successful return vs. Lightning in Game 5
The Montreal Canadiens were victorious on Wednesday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Brendan Gallagher returned to the lineup after the Canadiens lost Game 4 and made an immediate impact. The veteran winger opened the scoring three minutes into the game. And it was a big reason why his team emerged from this game with […] The post Brendan Gallagher’s immediate reaction to successful return vs. Lightning in Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Pistons’ Cade Cunningham reveals win-or-go-home Game 5 mindset
The Detroit Pistons and Cade Cunningham faced fierce criticism in falling 3-1 to the Orlando Magic. Game 5 left Cunningham and company in win-or-go-home mode Wednesday in the NBA Playoffs. Detroit staved off elimination, hanging on for the 116-109 win at Little Caesars Arena. So how did the perennial NBA All-Star Cunningham approach this contest? […] The post Pistons’ Cade Cunningham reveals win-or-go-home Game 5 mindset appeared first on ClutchPoints.