Rockets beat Lakers 99-93 in Game 5, avoiding playoff elimination for the 2nd straight game
— Jabari Smith Jr. scored 22 points, Tari Eason added 18 and the Houston Rockets avoided playoff elimination for the second straight game with a 99-93 victory over the Lakers in Game 5 on Wednesday night, trimming Los Angeles’ lead in the first-round…
Apr 30, 2026, 02:02 am – AP
