Here’s how to watch Lakers vs. Rockets Game 6 for free: Time, livestream
The Houston Rockets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 99–93 in Game 5 of their NBA Playoff series, avoiding elimination and cutting the Lakers' series lead to 3–2. The Rockets' defense forced 15 turnovers, with Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason leading the scoring effort. Game 6 is scheduled for May 1 at 9:30 p.m. ET at the Toyota Center and will be streamed on Prime Video via ESPN.
- ▪The Houston Rockets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 99–93 in Game 5 of the first-round NBA Playoff series.
- ▪Austin Reaves returned from injury and scored 22 points for the Lakers, while LeBron James had 25 points and 7 assists.
- ▪Jabari Smith Jr. scored 22 points and grabbed 7 rebounds, and Tari Eason added 18 points off the bench for the Rockets.
- ▪Game 6 takes place on May 1 at 9:30 p.m. ET at the Toyota Center in Houston and will be streamed on Prime Video.
- ▪A Lakers win in Game 6 would advance them to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round, while a Rockets win forces a Game 7 in Los Angeles.
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NBA Here’s how to watch Lakers vs. Rockets Game 6 for free: Time, livestream By Angela Tricarico Published May 1, 2026, 5:30 p.m. ET New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. The Houston Rockets avoided elimination for a second consecutive game in Wednesday night’s Game 5, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 99–93 to cut its first-round series deficit to 3–2. Despite the return of Austin Reaves, who scored 22 points for the Lakers after missing nine games with an oblique injury, Houston’s relentless defense forced 15 turnovers. Jabari Smith Jr. led the offense for the Rockets with 22 points and 7 rebounds, while Tari Eason added 18 points off the bench.
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