NBA: Rockets stay alive in playoffs, defeat Lakers in Game 5
Despite the return of star Austin Reaves, the LA Lakers were defeated by Houston Rockets in Game 5 of their series.

Despite the return of star Austin Reaves, the LA Lakers were defeated by Houston Rockets in Game 5 of their series.









Victor Wembanyama set a new San Antonio record for the most points in a playoff debut as the Spurs outlast Portland.
Despite missing leading scorers Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the LA Lakers and LeBron James defeat Houston in opener.
Stephen Curry struggled with just 17 points as the 2026 NBA champions season was ended by the Phoenix Suns in play-in.
Betting scandal that swept basketball set to see ex-NBA player Damon Jones become first person to plead guilty in case.
Stephen Curry’s Golden State Warriors keep their NBA playoff hopes alive, eliminating LA Clippers from the play-in.
Deni Avdija sends Portland into the NBA playoffs after a shock road win against Phoenix in the 7th vs 8th play-in tie.
NBA star marks comeback after nine weeks as Houston Rockets beat Golden State Warriors 117-116 in San Francisco.
The Los Angeles Lakers are thumped 139-96 by Oklahoma City Thunder in heavy defeat, while Luka Doncic strains hamstring.
Led by James’s 125th regular-season triple-double, the LA Lakers destroyed the Washington Wizards for their 49th win.
Luka Doncic’s 41 points against Nets was soured by his 16th technical foul of the season, triggering a one-game ban.