NBA releases complete first-round schedule for Rockets-Lakers playoffs
All potential Rockets-Lakers playoff dates are now in place, and tipoff times and broadcast networks are set for the confirmed games of the series.
On Wednesday, the NBA announced the full schedule for the Houston Rockets’ upcoming best-of-seven playoff series versus the Los Angeles Lakers. The matchup features a pair of All-Star forwards and future Hall of Famers in Kevin Durant and LeBron James. The Lakers (53-29) and Rockets (52-30) finished as the No.
4 and No. 5 seeds, respectively, in the 2026 Western Conference standings. Thus, they are meeting in the first round as part of the eight-team playoff bracket .
The first two games will tip off in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 18, at 7:30 p. m. Central and on Tuesday, April 21, at 9:30 p.
m. Central. The Rockets will then return home for Game 3 and Game 4 on Friday, April 24 at 7:00 p.