LeBron Clashes with 'Baby Jokic' as Lakers Fall! /VIDEO/

Pulse Sports Team 08:03 - 30 April 2026

A fiery exchange between LeBron James and Alperen Şengün highlighted Game 5, where the Los Angeles Lakers were defeated by the Houston Rockets 99-93.

Tensions flared in the game's closing moments, and LeBron James made sure his voice was heard loud and clear.

Following a foul call, James engaged in a heated verbal exchange with Alperen Şengün near the paint. The Lakers' star didn't hold back:

You're saying that was a soft foul? Not you, anyone else on your team, but not you! You don't say that! A big guy like you, James retorted.

This moment perfectly encapsulated the intensity of a playoff game that quickly devolved into a grueling battle.

Houston displayed superior grit when it mattered most. In a physically demanding contest, the Rockets dictated the pace, played tenacious defense, and closed out the game strong, securing a 99-93 victory on Wednesday night.

With this win, Houston has extended their season and forced a Game 6. The series now shifts back to Texas, where the Rockets will look to capitalize on this momentum.