Los Angeles Lakers lost Game 5 to the Houston Rockets, narrowing their series lead to 3-2 after being on the verge of a sweep. Despite Austin Reeves’ return and an aggressive performance, the Lakers struggled offensively, failing to score 100 points in their last two losses and committing 15 turnovers. The Rockets capitalized on their three-point shooting, changing the series momentum. With Game 6 approaching, the Lakers must quickly regain their form to avoid a potential Game 7 collapse.
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