The Lakers and Rockets are back in action today in Los Angeles for Game 2 of their first-round NBA Playoff series.
The Lakers didn’t need anything fancy in a Game 1 that made history in more than one way. Even without two key players, Los Angeles defended, controlled the tempo, and let their veterans handle the rest.
Houston heads into Game 2 down a game to the Lakers after the 107-98 loss on Friday, and another loss tonight would put the series in a tough spot before it even shifts back to Texas.
It’s possible they’ll continue to be without Kevin Durant, too; the forward is listed as a game-time decision tonight after missing out on Game 2 with a knee contusion.
Rockets vs. Lakers: what to know
- What: NBA Playoffs First Round, Game 1
- When: April 21, 7:30 p.m. PT / 10:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles, California)
- Channel: NBC
- Streaming: DIRECTV (try it free)
Following tonight’s game, the series moves to Houston for Game 3 on Friday, April 24 and Sunday, April 26.
Rockets vs. Lakers start time:
Tonight’s (April 21) Rockets vs. Lakers playoff game tips off at 7:30 p.m. PT / 10:30 p.m. ET.
How to watch Rockets vs. Lakers for free:
If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to stream the game for free.
DIRECTV is our top pick for watching basketball live for free — its five-day free trial includes NBC (plus every other channel you’ll need for the NBA playoffs including local channels). When the trial is over, you’ll pay as low as $49.99/month and gain access to over 90 live channels.
Sling TV is another affordable way to stream NBA games; its Select plan includes NBC and starts at $19.99/month.
Rockets-Lakers first round playoff schedule
- Game 1: Lakers 107, Rockets 98
- Game 2: April 21, 10:30 p.m. ET (NBC)
- Game 3: April 24, 8 p.m. ET (Prime Video)
- Game 4: April 26, 9:30 p.m. ET (NBC)
- Game 5: April 29*
- Game 6: May 1*
- Game 7: May 3*
* if necessary
NBA Playoffs key dates:
- April 18: NBA Playoffs First Round begins
- June 3: Game 1 of the NBA Finals
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