Fresh off a surprising 107-98 victory in Game 1, the No. 4 seed Los Angeles Lakers aim to build a 2-0 series lead tonight at Crypto.com Arena. Luke Kennard exploded for a playoff career-high 27 points, while LeBron James delivered 19 points and 13 assists to lead the short-handed Lakers past a Rockets team missing Kevin Durant.
Houston, the No. 5 seed, looks to even the series after a flat offensive performance in the opener. The Rockets will need a major bounce-back effort, especially if Durant (questionable with a knee issue) returns to provide scoring and spacing alongside Alperen Sengün. Meanwhile, to catch the action live, here is all you need to know about the fixture, including its schedule, live stream, and more.
Lakers vs Rockets NBA Playoffs Game 2 schedule: Date, time, live stream, and more
The Lakers and the Rockets are set to meet each other on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, at 10:30 PM ET.
Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Time: 10:30 PM ET
Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California
Lakers vs Rockets NBA Playoffs Game 2 live streaming and telecast details: Where to watch?
The Lakers vs Rockets NBA Playoffs Game 2 will be available on NBC and NBA League Pass.
Live Broadcast: NBC
Live Stream: Peacock, NBA League Pass
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