How to live stream Lakers vs Rockets: NBA, Playoffs, TV channel
The Los Angeles Lakers face the Houston Rockets in Game 6 of their NBA playoff series, holding a 3-2 lead after the Rockets won two consecutive elimination games. The game takes place in Houston and will be broadcast on Prime Video at 9:30 p.m. ET on May 1, 2026. The Rockets are playing without Kevin Durant due to a left ankle bone bruise, while the Lakers aim to close out the series and avoid a Game 7 collapse.
- ▪The Los Angeles Lakers lead the series 3-2 and are one win away from advancing to the next round.
- ▪The Houston Rockets won Game 5 in Los Angeles 99-93, forcing a Game 6 despite missing Kevin Durant.
- ▪The game is scheduled for Friday, May 1, 2026, at 9:30 p.m. ET and will be streamed exclusively on Prime Video.
- ▪Alperen Şengün, Amen Thompson, and Jabari Smith Jr. have played key roles in the Rockets' recent success.
- ▪The Lakers are trying to avoid becoming the fifth NBA team in history to blow a 3-0 series lead.
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