The Houston Rockets avoided elimination with a 131-116 win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 as tempers flared once again.

Fred VanVleet scored 26 points, Amen Thompson added 25 and the Houston Rockets avoided elimination with a 131-116 rout of the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of a first-round playoff series

The Los Angeles Lakers are facing the potential end of their season in Game 5 of their playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves this evening. Heading into tonight's game at home trailing 3-1 in the series, the Lakers need to bring desperation, defense, and will also need to take care of the basketball.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have earned three chances to close out their first-found Western Conference playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers and will take the floor for the first of those on Wednesday night in Los Angeles for Game 5.

The Minnesota Timberwolves entered Wednesday night’s first-round matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers with a 3-1 series lead and a prime opportunity to eliminate the Lakers and advance to the second round.