Austin Reaves returned for the Lakers , but even the star guard’s presence didn’t stop the team’s offensive struggles . Their scoring woes continued during Wednesday’s Game 5 home loss to the Rockets , dropping back-to-back games, after taking a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven first-round playoff series. The Lakers’ LeBron James tries to score while being swarmed by Rockets defenders during Game 5 on Wednesday. AP And their offensive production and efficiency have regressed in each game, with the Lakers continuing to search for answers on how to turn things around entering a pivotal Game 6 on Friday in Houston . “I mean, it helps when shots go in,” said Reaves, who scored 22 points in the 99-93 loss Wednesday. “I know [LeBron James] had probably three or four [shots] in the first half that went in and out. I missed two easy layups, I missed two or three good looks from 3, one little midrange. You make shots, you miss shots.” There’s a lot of truth to what Reaves said.…