Houston Rockets @ Los Angeles Lakers
West 1st Round - Game 5 • LAL lead series 3-1
52-30, 22-19 Away
83
52-30, 22-19 Away
Bonus
53-29, 28-13 Home
73
53-29, 28-13 Home
Bonus
On the Court
Rockets
| Player | PTS | FG | REB | AST | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 6-13 | 5 | 3 | 2 | |
| 15 | 6-9 | 3 | 1 | 4 | |
| 10 | 4-7 | 8 | 8 | 2 | |
| 12 | 4-11 | 6 | 4 | 2 | |
| 8 | 3-8 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
Lakers
| Player | PTS | FG | REB | AST | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 6-13 | 1 | 7 | 1 | |
| 9 | 4-9 | 3 | 0 | 2 | |
| 12 | 6-11 | 11 | 0 | 2 | |
| 11 | 3-7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | |
| 18 | 3-9 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
Probabilities & Game Flow
94.4%
--HOU
5.6%
--LAL
According to ESPN Analytics
Team Stats
48% (30-63)
Field Goal %
42% (24-57)
39% (14-36)
Three Point %
33% (6-18)
69% (9-13)
Free Throw %
81% (17-21)
10
Turnovers
13
28
Rebounds
29
59%
Percent Led
39%
13
Largest Lead
11
Game Information
Los Angeles, CA
Referee:Marat Kogut
Referee:Tony Brothers
Referee:Mitchell Ervin
Referee:Pat Fraher
+1 Point
9:15 - 4th
Win %: HOU, 94.4
Jabari Smith Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
8371
9:15 - 4th
Win %: HOU, 94.6
Amen Thompson enters the game for Dorian Finney-Smith
8271
9:15 - 4th
Win %: HOU, 94.6
Rockets offensive team rebound
8271
9:15 - 4th
Win %: HOU, 95.6
Jabari Smith Jr. misses free throw 1 of 2
8271
9:15 - 4th
Win %: HOU, 96.5
Marcus Smart shooting foul
8271
9:39 - 4th
Win %: HOU, 94.1
LeBron James makes 4-foot driving floating jump shot
8271
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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