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Rockets outlast Lakers to push series to Game 6

The Rockets avoided playoff elimination for the second straight game with a 99-93 victory over the Lakers in Game 5, trimming L.A.'s lead in the series to 3-2.

Published April 30, 2026, 6:33 AM

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Rockets outlast Lakers to push series to Game 6

The Rockets avoided playoff elimination for the second straight game with a 99-93 victory over the Lakers in Game 5, trimming L.A.'s lead in the series to 3-2.

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Rockets outlast Lakers to push series to Game 6

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