Rockets without Durant for game 5 against Lakers
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Preview the Los Angeles Lakers' NBA Playoffs Game 5 matchup with Houston, including betting odds, tips, trends, and game information.
Houston lost to the Lakers (112-108) at home. For Los Angeles, Luka Doncic (left hamstring strain) is out and Austin Reaves (left oblique muscle strain) is questionable. For Houston, Fred VanVleet (ACL repair) is out, Steven Adams (left ankle surgery) is out and Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) is questionable.
The Houston Rockets return home to Toyota Center after losing the first two games of the first-round series to the Lakers in Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles Lakers could get Austin Reaves back for Game 5 against the Houston Rockets, but a troubling update on Luka Doncic’s injury timeline has surfaced.
During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Adams wore only jersey No. 12 and put up 4.6 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game.
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. is taking a shot at the Los Angeles Lakers in the middle of their playoff series.
The Rockets' struggles throughout the 2026 NBA playoffs could mean that head coach Ime Udoka will soon be on the hot seat.