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LeBron James makes history every time he steps on the floor. He isn’t looking to be on the wrong side of it when the Los Angeles Lakers host the Houston Rockets in Game 5 on Wednesday, April 29.
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As I’m sure you’ve heard, no NBA team has ever come back from a 0-3 hole to win a playoff series. But after Houston avoided the sweep at home this past weekend, the history buffs aren’t too sure that stat will hold up.
Tonight’s Rockets vs. Lakers predictions know James isn’t taking Houston for granted, especially coming off one of the worst performances of his storied career.
My NBA picks like LeBron to top his scoring prop in Game 5, even if it’s not enough to land the knockout punch.
UPDATE: Added a prediction for who will win tonight.
Rockets vs Lakers prediction
Who will win Rockets vs Lakers Game 5?
Rockets: The Lakers are home chalk for Game 5. That’s a contrast to Game 1, when they closed as 2.5-point home underdogs once Kevin Durant was ruled out. A few wins, home court, and the promise of Austin Reaves’ return has flipped the script on this series but I’m not counting out the Rockets just yet. Houston’s defense has improved greatly over the past six quarters and I think there’s value in them stealing a victory in L.A. as +150 moneyline pups.
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Rockets vs Lakers best bet: LeBron James Over 23.5 Points (-115)
A lot of factors folded into LeBron James’ terrible night in Game 4.
The tight turnaround, exhaustion from carrying the club, Tari Eason’s defense, and perhaps a little complacency all stewed together for a 2-for-9 shooting effort and just 10 points from James. Oh, and there were the eight turnovers.
Following the one-sided loss, James immediately pointed the finger at himself and was quick to correct anyone asking if the Los Angeles Lakers were comfortable with a 3-1 series edge over the Houston Rockets.
“There’s no such thing as being comfortable until a series is done. None of us are,” he told the media.
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Before his dud in Game 4, James scored a combined 57…
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