Lakers, Cavs and Magic look to avoid Game 7s in 1st round of the NBA playoffs
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, tries to get by Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun during the second half in Game 5 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden shoots a three point shot over Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett during the second half in Game 5 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, In Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (12) reads to a basket scored against the Orlando Magic by guard Cade Cunningham (2) during the second half in Game 5 of a first-round NBA basketball playoffs series Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes drives on Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade during the second half in Game 5 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, tries to get by Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun during the second half in Game 5 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
