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NBA Playoffs: Rockets Beat Lakers in Game 5, Trim Series Deficit

Jabari Smith Jr. scored 22 points and the Houston Rockets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 99-93 in Game 5, cutting their series deficit to 2-3. Despite Austin Reaves' return from injury, the Lakers could not close out the series at home. Game 6 is Friday in Houston.