Lakers vs. Rockets Game 5 Set for Wednesday at Crypto.com Arena
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Los Angeles — The NBA has confirmed that Game 5 of the first-round series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets will tip off Wednesday, April 29, at 7 p.m. PT on ESPN. The matchup returns to Crypto.com Arena, where the Lakers captured the opening two games.
Los Angeles holds a 3-1 lead after Houston avoided a sweep with a decisive Game 4 victory at Toyota Center. The Lakers entered the postseason without injured leading scorers Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, while the Rockets have been without Kevin Durant. Both Reaves and Durant were listed as questionable for the previous two contests and could be re-evaluated before Wednesday’s game.
The NBA released scheduling details for the remainder of the best-of-seven series:
Remaining Schedule
Game 5: Wednesday, April 29 — 7 p.m. PT, ESPN, Crypto.com Arena
Game 6*: Friday, May 1 — Time TBD, Toyota Center
Game 7*: Sunday, May 3 — Time TBD, Crypto.com Arena
*If necessary
Los Angeles, the series’ unexpected favorite despite missing two starters, needs one more win to advance and avoid a return trip to Houston.
Source: LakersNation.com
