NBA's Nightly Recap | April 29, 2026

    0:00 Magic at Pistons 5:41 Raptors at Cavaliers 11:05 Rockets at Lakers 16:35 This day in history 16:54 Player of the night 18:48 Top 5 plays of the night Never miss a moment with the latest news, trending stories and highlights to bring you closer to your favorite players and teams. Download now ➡ https://nba.smart.link/NBAApp-YTDes

    ORL 109, DET 116

    Press Conference by Alperen Sengun l Game 5

    Press Conference by Alperen Sengun

    "Somebody got to go there and make a play" Jabari Smith Jr. On Stepping Up vs Lakers in Game 5

    Across this series the Rockets have totaled 63 steals through 5 games in this series - the most steals by any team in a 5-game Playoff span since the 'We Believe' Warriors in 2007 Never miss a moment with the latest news, trending stories and highlights to bring you closer to your favorite players and teams. Download now ➡ https://nba.smart.link/NBAApp-YTDes

    HOU 99, LAL 93

    Jabari Smith Jr. with a Press Conference l Game 5

    Jabari Smith Jr. with a Press Conference, 04/29/2026

    EXTENDED: #5 ROCKETS at #4 LAKERS | FULL GAME 5 HIGHLIGHTS | April 29, 2026

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    HOU 99, LAL 93

    Press Conference by Reed Sheppard l Game 5

    Press Conference by Reed Sheppard

    NBA's Top 5 Plays Of The Night | April 29, 2026

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    Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers | Game 5 Postgame Media Availability

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    HOU 99, LAL 93

    Final 3:20 WILD ENDING #4 Lakers vs #5 Rockets Game 5 | April 29, 2026

    The Rockets defeated the Lakers, 99-93 tonight in Los Angeles. Jabari Smith Jr. led the Rockets with 22 points to go with 7 rebounds and 4 three pointers, while Tari Eason contributed 18 points (6-11 FG, 2-6 3P) in the game. LeBron James finished with a team-high 25 points along with 7 assists for the Lakers in the losing effort. The Lakers lead the series 3-2. Never miss a moment with the latest news, trending stories and highlights to bring you closer to your favorite players and teams. Download now ➡ https://nba.smart.link/NBAApp-YTDes

    HOU 99, LAL 93

    Reed Sheppard (12 points) Highlights vs. Los Angeles Lakers

    Reed Sheppard (12 points) Highlights vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 04/29/2026

    HOU 99, LAL 93

    Jabari Smith Jr. (22 points) Highlights vs. Los Angeles Lakers

    Jabari Smith Jr. (22 points) Highlights vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 04/29/2026

    HOU 99, LAL 93

    Alperen Sengun (14 points) Highlights vs. Los Angeles Lakers

    Alperen Sengun (14 points) Highlights vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 04/29/2026

    HOU 99, LAL 93

    Tari Eason (18 points) Highlights vs. Los Angeles Lakers

    Tari Eason (18 points) Highlights vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 04/29/2026

    HOU 99, LAL 93

    Amen Thompson (15 points) Highlights vs. Los Angeles Lakers

    Amen Thompson (15 points) Highlights vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 04/29/2026

    HOU 99, LAL 93

    #5 ROCKETS at #4 LAKERS | FULL GAME 5 HIGHLIGHTS | April 29, 2026

    The Rockets defeated the Lakers, 99-93 tonight in Los Angeles. Jabari Smith Jr. led the Rockets with 22 points to go with 7 rebounds and 4 three pointers, while Tari Eason contributed 18 points (6-11 FG, 2-6 3P) in the game. LeBron James finished with a team-high 25 points along with 7 assists for the Lakers in the losing effort. The Lakers lead the series 3-2. Never miss a moment with the latest news, trending stories and highlights to bring you closer to your favorite players and teams. Download now ➡ https://nba.smart.link/NBAApp-YTDes

    HOU 99, LAL 93

    Ferguson, Westbrook lead Thunder over skidding Lakers 133-96

    Russell Westbrook, doing his MVP thing back home. Paul George and Carmelo Anthony lighting it up.

    OKC 133, LAL 96

    Gary Harris scores 36 points, Nuggets beat Suns 134-111

    The Phoenix Suns didn't get to Denver until around 2 p.m. Wednesday because of plane trouble.

    PHO 111, DEN 134

    Curry's 3 lifts Warriors over Mavericks 125-122

    The Dallas Mavericks were left shaking their heads at Stephen Curry's shot-making ability — and how they let him get one last great look at the basket..

    GSW 125, DAL 122

    Davis scores 29, powers Pelicans past Jazz 108-98

    The New Orleans Pelicans are ahead of the Utah Jazz in the Western Conference standings but haven't had recent success head-to-head.

    NOP 108, UTA 98

    DeRozan scores 35 points, Raptors beat Bulls 124-115

    All that DeMar DeRozan wanted to talk about was the lift Toronto's bench provided. As for his recent scoring tear?

    TOR 124, CHI 115

    Rozier scores 20, leads Celtics to 102-88 win over Cavaliers

    One by one, the Boston Celtics lined up to embrace Isaiah Thomas.

    CLE 88, BOS 102

    Nets cool off Timberwolves 98-97 on Dinwiddie's jumper

    The Brooklyn Nets were well aware that Minnesota had been blowing teams off the starting line.

    MIN 97, BRK 98

    Beal's 27, Wall's 25 lead Wizards over Knicks 121-103

    For weeks, the Washington Wizards have been hearing about their struggles against teams with losing records.

    NYK 103, WAS 121

    For Isaiah Thomas, no hard feelings in his return to Boston

    Isaiah Thomas wanted to make thing one perfectly clear during his return to Boston: He isn't holding onto any hard feelings about the way he left..

    Embiid shakes off sprained hand, Sixers edge Spurs

    Joel Embiid went from doubtful to dominant, using a sprained right hand that nearly sidelined him to instead rock the rim, swat shots and stop the Spurs..

    Olynyk, Dragic lift Heat past Pistons, 111-104

    Kelly Olynyk had game-highs in points and rebounds, which was easy to see in the box score.

    DET 104, MIA 111

    Hard to believe, but Pop was once unwanted _ by Spurs fans

    Gregg Popovich was the coach nobody wanted.

    Williams leads Clippers past Grizzlies, 113-105

    It's happening with such regularity now, people are just expecting Lou Williams to come off the bench and put up 20-plus points while leading the Los Angeles Clippers to a victory..

    MEM 105, LAC 113

    Thomas makes debut with Cavs, could start soon

    Isaiah Thomas is back on the court doing what he does best.

    Odds