Houston Rockets @ Los Angeles Lakers
West 1st Round - Game 5 • LAL lead series 3-1
52-30, 22-19 Away
69
52-30, 22-19 Away
Bonus
53-29, 28-13 Home
64
53-29, 28-13 Home
Bonus
On the Court
Rockets
| Player | PTS | FG | REB | AST | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 5-11 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
| 6 | 3-6 | 6 | 7 | 2 | |
| 9 | 3-8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2 | 1-3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 5 | 2-3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Lakers
| Player | PTS | FG | REB | AST | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 5-11 | 1 | 5 | 1 | |
| 10 | 5-10 | 11 | 0 | 2 | |
| 11 | 3-6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0-3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | |
| 16 | 3-8 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
Probabilities & Game Flow
71.2%
--HOU
28.8%
--LAL
According to ESPN Analytics
Team Stats
50% (26-52)
Field Goal %
42% (21-50)
39% (11-28)
Three Point %
35% (6-17)
67% (6-9)
Free Throw %
82% (14-17)
8
Turnovers
11
21
Rebounds
27
50%
Percent Led
47%
11
Largest Lead
11
Game Information
Los Angeles, CA
Referee:Marat Kogut
Referee:Tony Brothers
Referee:Mitchell Ervin
Referee:Pat Fraher
+2 Points
4:36 - 3rd
Win %: HOU, 71.2
Deandre Ayton makes tip shot
6762
4:36 - 3rd
Win %: HOU, 74.7
Deandre Ayton offensive rebound
6760
4:39 - 3rd
Win %: HOU, 77.2
Austin Reaves misses 7-foot fade away jump shot
6760
5:01 - 3rd
Win %: HOU, 74.5
Aaron Holiday makes 5-foot driving floating jump shot (Alperen Sengun assists)
6760
5:19 - 3rd
Win %: HOU, 70.7
LeBron James makes free throw 2 of 2
6560
5:19 - 3rd
Win %: HOU, 70.6
Aaron Holiday enters the game for Reed Sheppard
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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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