The Los Angeles Lakers take on the Houston Rockets for Game 6 of the Western Conference First Round. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
How to Watch Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets on May 1, 2026
You can watch the Houston Rockets take on the Los Angeles Lakers live on DIRECTV on Amazon Prime Video on May 1, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET.
Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets — Game 6 Preview
The Lakers still lead this series 3-2, but the tone has shifted dramatically. Houston trailed 3-0, yet the Rockets have won two straight to force a Game 6 at Toyota Center, where they now hold home-court advantage and genuine momentum. Austin Reaves returned from an oblique injury in Game 5 for Los Angeles, but Luka Dončić remains sidelined with a hamstring issue that has reshaped the Lakers’ offense. Kevin Durant is also out for Houston. Still, the Rockets have found a way to win twice against a team that has LeBron James and the full weight of history on their side, and Friday night in Houston will be as loud as any arena gets in the first round.
Los Angeles Lakers lead the series 3-2.
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What Time is the Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Game Today?
The Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets game starts at 9:30 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets?
You can watch Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets on Amazon Prime Video. You can also watch with NBA League Pass.
Players to Watch: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets
Los Angeles Lakers
Austin Reaves — G. Returned from an oblique injury in Game 5 to give the Lakers a key contributor back. His ability to create off the dribble and knock down threes provides Los Angeles with a secondary playmaker who can ease the burden on LeBron James in crunch time.
Houston Rockets
No verified individual player statistics available for this series.
Injury Report: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets
Los Angeles Lakers
Luka Dončić (G) — Out, hamstring
Houston Rockets
Kevin Durant (F) — Out
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