The Lakers came out aggressive and focused from the opening tip, while Houston didn't match that energy. At the same time, its offense went ice-cold at the worst possible time —

The Rockets are on the short list of teams to force Game 6 after trailing 3-0. Getting to Game 7? That's an even more exclusive group.

The Rockets prevailed late against the Lakers on Wednesday after faltering in a similar situation last week, avoiding elimination for the second straight game and trimming L.A.'s lead in the series to 3-2.

The Houston Rockets suffered a tough blow just a day before Game 6 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night.

The Los Angeles Lakers face the Houston Rockets in Game 6 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs tonight — here’s how to watch.

The Lakers have released their injury report for Game 6 of their first-round NBA playoff series against the Rockets.

The Houston Rockets are brimming with confidence after avoiding elimination twice with consecutive wins to force Game 6 against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the playoffs

The Houston Rockets are still on their back foot, but they’re two wins from making NBA history. After trailing by double-digits at one point in the first quarter, Houston roared back to take Game 5 99-93 against the Los Angeles and force a Game 6 in a series they once trailed 3-0.