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LeBron James isn't worried yet after Lakers lose 2nd straight potential series clincher to Rockets
LeBron James scored 25 points, but Houston closed late and forced the Lakers to return home with the series now 3-2.
- On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Houston Rockets 99-93, trimming their series lead to 3-2 after failing to close out at home despite Austin Reaves' return.
- The Lakers struggled to keep pace, shooting 42 percent from the floor and 27 percent from beyond the arc, lacking offensive rhythm without Luka Doncic and Reaves early in the series.
- LeBron James produced 25 points and seven assists, but the Rockets countered with balanced scoring where all five starters reached double figures, while Reaves added 22 points off the bench.
- Losing a second consecutive potential clincher puts the Lakers halfway to unwanted NBA history, as no team has ever blown a 3-0 playoff series lead in league annals.
- Heading to Toyota Center for the next matchup on Friday, James emphasized the need to reset, saying, "We've got to forget about it and understand what we're going for.
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