Houston Rockets @ Los Angeles Lakers
West 1st Round - Game 5 • LAL lead series 3-1
52-30, 22-19 Away
87
52-30, 22-19 Away
Bonus
53-29, 28-13 Home
81
53-29, 28-13 Home
Bonus
On the Court
Rockets
| Player | PTS | FG | REB | AST | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 6-13 | 6 | 3 | 2 | |
| 15 | 6-9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | |
| 12 | 5-9 | 8 | 8 | 2 | |
| 14 | 4-12 | 7 | 4 | 2 | |
| 8 | 3-9 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
Lakers
| Player | PTS | FG | REB | AST | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 7-15 | 3 | 7 | 1 | |
| 12 | 5-11 | 3 | 0 | 2 | |
| 14 | 7-12 | 13 | 0 | 3 | |
| 1 | 0-4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | |
| 18 | 3-11 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
Probabilities & Game Flow
87.9%
--HOU
12.1%
--LAL
According to ESPN Analytics
Team Stats
46% (31-68)
Field Goal %
42% (27-64)
37% (14-38)
Three Point %
33% (7-21)
73% (11-15)
Free Throw %
80% (20-25)
11
Turnovers
14
30
Rebounds
35
63%
Percent Led
35%
13
Largest Lead
11
Game Information
Los Angeles, CA
Referee:Marat Kogut
Referee:Tony Brothers
Referee:Mitchell Ervin
Referee:Pat Fraher
+3 Points
4:44 - 4th
Win %: HOU, 87.9
Rui Hachimura makes 26-foot three point jumper (Luke Kennard assists)
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4:48 - 4th
Win %: HOU, 93.4
Austin Reaves defensive rebound
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4:51 - 4th
Win %: HOU, 93.9
Deandre Ayton blocks Alperen Sengun 's 4-foot driving layup
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5:04 - 4th
Win %: HOU, 95.2
Tari Eason enters the game for Josh Okogie
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5:04 - 4th
Win %: HOU, 95.2
Rockets Full timeout
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5:04 - 4th
Win %: HOU, 95.2
LeBron James makes running layup
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Game Highlights
Video Highlights
Game Leaders
Injury Report
| Name | Status | Est. Return |
|---|---|---|
OutAnkle | 1 May | |
OFSAnkle | 1 Oct | |
OutKnee | 1 Jun |
| Name | Status | Est. Return |
|---|---|---|
OutHamstring | 3 May |
Data is currently unavailable.
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Southwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 62 | 20 | .756 | - | L1 |
| Houston | 52 | 30 | .634 | 10 | W1 |
| New Orleans | 26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | L2 |
| Dallas | 26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | W1 |
| Memphis | 25 | 57 | .305 | 37 | L8 |
| Pacific | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 53 | 29 | .646 | - | W3 |
| Phoenix | 45 | 37 | .549 | 8 | W1 |
| LA Clippers | 42 | 40 | .512 | 11 | W1 |
| Golden State | 37 | 45 | .451 | 16 | L3 |
| Sacramento | 22 | 60 | .268 | 31 | L1 |
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