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Rockets Defeat Lakers 99-93 in Game 5
May 3, 2026
Why it matters locally: With this victory, the Houston Rockets keep their playoff hopes alive and force a Game 6 back in Houston, giving Texas fans the chance to see their team compete further in the playoffs.
The Houston Rockets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 99-93 in Game 5 of their first-round series. The Lakers' loss prevents them from closing out the series at home, despite leading the series 3-2. Luke Kennard finished with zero points for the Lakers in the game. Kennard averaged 8.4 points during the regular season, shooting 53.3% from the field and 47.8% from three-point range.
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