LeBron James Fires Back at Rockets' ‘Better Team’ Comment After Game 5 Loss
After the Lakers' Game 5 loss, LeBron James responded to the Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr. calling Houston the "better team."
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By Matthew CoudenContributing WriterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Last night, LeBron James and the Lakers had the perfect opportunity to advance past the Houston Rockets with a Game 5 win in Los Angeles.Not only was Kevin Durant still absent for the Rockets with injury concerns, but Austin Reaves was back in the Lakers' lineup after missing weeks with an oblique injury. The stage was set for King James and company to win the series 4-1 and advance to the second round.However, the Houston Rockets had other plans, winning 99-93 at Los Angeles. Jabari Smith Jr.
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