The Houston Rockets have won back-to-back games against the Los Angeles Lakers without Kevin Durant. The former NBA MVP has been sidelined by an ankle injury and has been forced to sit out Games 3 through 5 of their first-round NBA playoffs series.

The Rockets mojo is back after trailing in this series 3-0 to the Lakers but since that point the Rockets have responded by winning Game 4 to stay alive then Wednesday night they went to Los Angeles and stole game 5. Houston was on the verge of elimination but now are very much in this series trailing only 3-2.

The Houston Rockets closed Game 5 on Wednesday with a 99–93 win against the Lakers to extend the series and force a Game 6.

Kendrick Perkins believes that the Houston Rockets are on the verge of making history against the Los Angeles Lakers.

During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Taylor wore only jersey No. 13 and put up 3.6 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game.

The Houston Rockets have been able to successfully stave off defeat against the Los Angeles Lakers in two consecutive games, both at home and on the road.

ClutchPoints insider Brett Siegel provided insights into Ime Udoka's place with the Rockets as their head coach amid pending playoff results.