Lakers : la rencontre qui retient son souffle

Lakers en South Africa fait l'actualité ce jeudi. Selon Eurohoops, Facing an exit from the 2026 NBA Playoffs, presented by Google, for a second straight contest versus the Los Angeles Lakers, the Houston Rockets and 23-year-old Alperen Sengun extend their season to a Game 6.

Les faits

• Facing an exit from the 2026 NBA Playoffs, presented by Google, for a second straight contest versus the Los Angeles Lakers, the Houston Rockets and 23-year-old Alperen Sengun extend their season to a Game 6.
• The Los Angeles Lakers could not close out the series against the Houston Rockets in Game 5 of their first-round series.
• This was familiar territory for Lakers superstar LeBron James, who had never lost a close-out game at home since the 2008 postseason.
• The Houston Rockets staved off elimination once more on Wednesday night, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 99–93 at crypto.com Arena to pull within 3-2 in their best-of-seven for the opening round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, presented by Google.
• Los Angeles Lakers – Houston Rockets 3-2 (107-98, 101-94, 112-108, 96-115, 93-99) 3.

L'essentiel

Sporting News indique que the Los Angeles Lakers could not close out the series against the Houston Rockets in Game 5 of their first-round series. D'après Sporting News, this was familiar territory for Lakers superstar LeBron James, who had never lost a close-out game at home since the 2008 postseason. Comme le souligne Eurohoops, the Houston Rockets staved off elimination once more on Wednesday night, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 99–93 at crypto.com Arena to pull within 3-2 in their best-of-seven for the opening round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, presented by Google. Selon Eurohoops, los Angeles Lakers – Houston Rockets 3-2 (107-98, 101-94, 112-108, 96-115, 93-99) 3.

Les chiffres

Sporting News indique que LeBron James was ready to continue history with another series-clinching win, but the Rockets had different plans in Game 5. D'après Sporting News, However, that record has now ended because James and the Lakers lost to the Rockets on Wednesday, 99-93. Comme le souligne Sporting News, the Lakers are still up 3-2 against the Rockets, but it is a bit painful to stomach a streak ending for LeBron. Selon Sporting News, Now, the Lakers have another opportunity to close out the series in Game 6.

Le contexte

Selon Sporting News, the Lakers could have had De'Aaron Fox and Lauri Markkanen if new NBA Draft Lottery rules had existed in 2017. Eurohoops indique que Alperen Sengun nears triple-double as Rockets avoid elimination in Los Angeles. D'après Eurohoops, the hosts appeared to take control early, mounting an 11-point lead late in the first quarter. Comme le souligne Eurohoops, a late rally and five straight points from LeBron James trimmed the deficit to just three points with three minutes remaining, but Ime Udoka’s squad narrowly held on in the closing moments to extend their 2025-26 journey.

Recherches associées

Les recherches associées qui dominent la conversation : En cas de qualification, les Lakers pourraient démarrer sans Luka Doncic face au Thunder • NBA Playoffs – Programme : Les Lakers veulent finir Houston, les Pistons dos au mur • Basket - NBA : NBA : le résumé vidéo de Los Angeles Lakers - Houston Rockets et les 25 points de Lebron James • Pronostic Houston Rockets L. A. Lakers GRATUIT - NBA Playoffs 02/05/2026 • NBA – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander prêt à en découdre avec les Lakers ? « J’ai déjà… • Austin Reaves pourrait effectuer son retour lors du Game 5 entre Lakers et Rockets.

À retenir

• The Los Angeles Lakers could not close out the series against the Houston Rockets in Game 5 of their first-round series.
• This was familiar territory for Lakers superstar LeBron James, who had never lost a close-out game at home since the 2008 postseason.
• The Houston Rockets staved off elimination once more on Wednesday night, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 99–93 at crypto.com Arena to pull within 3-2 in their best-of-seven for the opening round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, presented by Google.
• Recherches qui explosent : En cas de qualification, les Lakers pourraient démarrer sans Luka Doncic face au Thunder, NBA Playoffs – Programme : Les Lakers veulent finir Houston, les Pistons dos au mur, Basket - NBA : NBA : le résumé vidéo de Los Angeles Lakers - Houston Rockets et les 25 points de Lebron James, Pronostic Houston Rockets L. A. Lakers GRATUIT - NBA Playoffs 02/05/2026.