In the NBA Western Conference first-round playoffs, the Lakers hold a precarious 3-2 series lead over the Rockets after Houston's gritty 99-93 road win in Game 5 on April 29 at Crypto.com Arena. Jabari Smith Jr. led the Rockets with 22 points amid balanced scoring from Tari Eason (18 points) and Alperen Sengun (14 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists), extending their momentum from Game 4's 115-96 rout fueled by Amen Thompson's 23 points. Rockets coped without Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain, out four games) and Fred VanVleet, while Lakers welcomed back Austin Reaves (22 points post-oblique strain) but missed Luka Doncic (hamstring). Game 6 looms May 1 in Houston, where the young Rockets' depth challenges LeBron James' load management and Lakers' closeout pressure.
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Rockets – Lakers
Moneyline
$6.7M Vol.
Spreads
$780K Vol.
Totals
$744K Vol.
If the Rockets win, the market will resolve to "Rockets".
If the Lakers win, the market will resolve to "Lakers".
If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed.
If the game is canceled entirely, with no make-up game, this market will resolve 50-50.
The result will be determined based on the final score including any overtime periods.
Market Opened: Apr 23, 2026, 12:00 AM ET
Resolution Source
https://www.nba.com/Resolver
0x65070BE91...Rockets – Lakers
Moneyline
$6.7M Vol.
Spreads
$780K Vol.
Totals
$744K Vol.
If the Rockets win, the market will resolve to "Rockets".
If the Lakers win, the market will resolve to "Lakers".
If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed.
If the game is canceled entirely, with no make-up game, this market will resolve 50-50.
The result will be determined based on the final score including any overtime periods.
Market Opened: Apr 23, 2026, 12:00 AM ET
Resolution Source
https://www.nba.com/Resolver
0x65070BE91...In the NBA Western Conference first-round playoffs, the Lakers hold a precarious 3-2 series lead over the Rockets after Houston's gritty 99-93 road win in Game 5 on April 29 at Crypto.com Arena. Jabari Smith Jr. led the Rockets with 22 points amid balanced scoring from Tari Eason (18 points) and Alperen Sengun (14 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists), extending their momentum from Game 4's 115-96 rout fueled by Amen Thompson's 23 points. Rockets coped without Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain, out four games) and Fred VanVleet, while Lakers welcomed back Austin Reaves (22 points post-oblique strain) but missed Luka Doncic (hamstring). Game 6 looms May 1 in Houston, where the young Rockets' depth challenges LeBron James' load management and Lakers' closeout pressure.
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