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Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers Game 5: Predictions, preview, odds, and how to watch NBA playoffs today

Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers will face off again tonight at 8 pm (ET) for Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals of the NBA playoffs. Check outall match details, preview, odds, and how to watch.

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James Harden guarding LeBron James. (Getty)
James Harden guarding LeBron James. (Getty)

Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers will clash one more time tonight at8:00 PM (ET) at AdventHealth Arenain Orlando for Game 4 of the 2020 NBA playoffs.Mike D’Antoni’s team is on the verge of elimination and will be without 3-and-D forward Danuel House, who was evicted from the bubble for breaking the safety protocols.

The Houston Rockets are against the ropes and on the verge of elimination after dropping Game 4 of the series. They’ve now lost 3 straight games and fell to a 3-1 hole with a 110-100 loss and one terrible performance from James Harden.

Anthony Davis continued to have his way in the paint and the Lakers led by as much as 16 at the half. Alex Caruso made some huge plays in the clutch and LeBron James continued to rise to the occasion.

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Head-To-Head:Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers

Throughout the course of their history, the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers have faced off 39 times in the NBA playoffs. Thus far, the purple-and-gold holds a 23-16 edge in their all-time series.

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Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers: Match Information

Date: Saturday,Sept 12, 2020
Time:8 p.m. ET
Location: AdventHealth Arena,Orlando

Injuries

Houston Rockets

Luc Mbah a Moute: Knee, Out indefinitely

Danuel House Jr:Suspension

Los Angeles Lakers

No injuries

Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers: Predictions And Odds

It seems like oddsmakers are expecting the Los Angeles Lakers to close out the series in Game 5, as they enter the game as 6.5-point favorites. Also, the game total has significantly dropped from Game 4, as it’s projected at just 215.5 points.

DraftKings FanDuel
Handicap Lakers -6.5 Lakers -6.5
Game Total o/u 215.0 o/u 215.5
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How Can I Watch Or Live Stream Free Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers Game 4 In The U.S?

Game 5:Satursday,Sep. 12, 8:00 PM (ET) Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets: ESPN, ESPN App, ESPN LA 710/KWKW, and NBA League Pass.

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