Rockets beat Lakers 99-93 in Game 5, avoiding playoff elimination for the 2nd straight game

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jabari Smith Jr. scored 22 points, Tari Eason added 18 and the Houston Rockets avoided playoff elimination for the second straight game with a 99-93 victory over the Lakers in Game 5 on Wednesday night,

Knicks upend Hawks in Game 5: Tracking winners, losers in pivotal contest

The New York Knicks jumped out to an early lead at Madison Square Garden and kept the Atlanta Hawks at bay all night to take 3-2 series lead.

Joel Embiid scores 33 as 76ers beat Celtics 113-97 in Game 5 to keep their season alive

Philadelphia 76ers avoided elimination, beating the Boston Celtics 113-97 in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday night.

Starting 5: Spurs advance, Knicks win and 76ers stay alive; Key Game 5s await tonight

Victor Wembanyama keeps rolling, Joel Embiid delivers and New York wins Game 5 as three more Game 5s await tonight.

Sabres vs. Bruins Game 5: Key takeaways as Boston extends series with OT win

David Pastrnak snuck behind Buffalo’s defense and beat Alex Lyon for the game-winning goal to extend the series.

76ers smother Celtics in Game 5, Joel Embiid & Tyrese Maxey get historic numbers

Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey kept the 76ers alive in the NBA Playoffs through big numbers to get a Game 5 win against the Celtics.