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Rockets stun Lakers again, force Game 6

Jabari Smith Jr. scored 22 points as the Rockets beat the Lakers 99-93 in Game 5, trimming the series to 3-2. Houston overcame Austin Reaves' return and won without Kevin Durant, forcing a Game 6 in Houston.