How to watch Lakers-Rockets NBA Playoffs Game 2 for free: Time, livestream

Rockets vs. Lakers: what to know

• What: NBA Playoffs First Round, Game 1
• When: April 21, 7:30 p.m. PT / 10:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles, California)
• Channel: NBC
• Streaming: DIRECTV (try it free)

Following tonight’s game, the series moves to Houston for Game 3 on Friday, April 24 and Sunday, April 26.

Rockets vs. Lakers start time:

Tonight’s (April 21) Rockets vs. Lakers playoff game tips off at 7:30 p.m. PT / 10:30 p.m. ET.

How to watch Rockets vs. Lakers for free:

If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to stream the game for free.

DIRECTV is our top pick for watching basketball live for free — its five-day free trial includes NBC (plus every other channel you’ll need for the NBA playoffs including local channels). When the trial is over, you’ll pay as low as $49.99/month and gain access to over 90 live channels.

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Sling TV is another affordable way to stream NBA games; its Select plan includes NBC and starts at $19.99/month.

Rockets-Lakers first round playoff schedule

• Game 1: Lakers 107, Rockets 98
• Game 2: April 21, 10:30 p.m. ET (NBC)
• Game 3: April 24, 8 p.m. ET (Prime Video)
• Game 4: April 26, 9:30 p.m. ET (NBC)
• Game 5: April 29*
• Game 6: May 1*
• Game 7: May 3*

* if necessary

NBA Playoffs key dates:

• April 18: NBA Playoffs First Round begins
• June 3: Game 1 of the NBA Finals

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