Rockets defeat Lakers in Reaves’s return, force Game 6 in NBA playoffs

The Houston Rockets won their second consecutive elimination playoff game against the Los Angeles Lakers with a 99-93 victory in Game 5, narrowing the series to 3-2. Jabari Smith Jr scored 22 points, while Austin Reaves added 22 points for the Lakers. The Rockets continue to play without their star Kevin Durant, while the Lakers are also missing Luka Doncic due to injury.