Rockets Force Game 6 Vs Lakers After 99-93 Win In Game 5

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Rockets Force Game 6 Vs Lakers After 99-93 Win In Game 5

Despite LeBron James' 25-point night and the Lakers going on an 11-1 run in the fourth, the Rockets (3-2) survive LA in Game 5. They nearly gave the game away at the 96-93 mark of the 4th but a clutch Amen Thompson free throw led to the would-be dagger. No team has ever won a series after being down 3-0.

By Samir Mehdi

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Austin Reaves Details Feeling “Chills” in Game 5 Return vs. Rockets

Reaves stated that returning after from injury, he felt "chills" playing in front of a home crowd in game 5. "I think that's because when something you love is taken away from you for 4 weeks with injury," Reaves said, explaining his emotions. Although the Lakers lost game 5, Reaves wants to regroup and close it out in game 6.

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Kevin Durant Ruled Out for Game 6 vs Lakers

Durant will miss Game 6 against the Lakers with a bone bruise in his left ankle carrying a two-week minimum recovery, per Shams Charania. He is just over one week into the injury and will have missed five of six games. Houston has had full control of the last three games with their young core carrying the load, Charania noted.

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What Playoffs Games Are on Tonight? NBA Schedule (April 30th)

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What Playoffs Games Are on Tonight? NBA Schedule (April 30th)

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John Wall Named President Of Basketball Operations At Howard University

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John Wall Named President Of Basketball Operations At Howard University

Five-time NBA All-Star John Wall has been named president of basketball operations at Howard, returning to Washington to partner with the top-ranked HBCU, per ESPN. Wall spent a decade with the Wizards from 2010 to 2020 and has already taken a hands-on role at Howard in team meetings while helping evaluate recruits and transfer targets.

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Draymond Green Says Stephen Curry Comes Alive When it Gets Chaotic

“Steph is willing to have a tough conversation more than I’m willing to have a tough conversation. He thrives in tough conversations. When it gets chaotic, he comes alive.” Green said, adding Curry is direct, embraces difficult moments, and creates a welcoming environment for teammates despite his calm, lighthearted demeanor on and off the court.

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