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The Houston Rockets face the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6 of the NBA Playoffs today. The game is crucial for the Rockets as they aim to overcome a 3-0 series deficit.

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On Friday night, the Houston Rockets can inch closer in their run to becoming the first team in NBA history to overcome a 3-0 series deficit.
The Los Angeles Lakers were able to take the first three games of this series despite not having two of their top three scorers in Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. The latter returned to play his first game in a little over a week, but it still was not enough to send Los Angeles through to the second round.
Houston has not had success regarding injuries either, with star Kevin Durant suiting up for just one of the five games played so far. In his absence, the team has had to largely rely on the trio of Alperen Sengun, , and If those three, along with and , can continue matching up well with the Lakers, they could have a shot to minimize the damage and force a Game 7.
The Rockets vs. Lakers Game 6 starts at 8:00 PM ET.
The game will be broadcast on ESPN.
You can live stream the game on the ESPN app or through a cable provider's streaming service.
Game 6 is significant for the Rockets as they aim to become the first team in NBA history to overcome a 3-0 series deficit.
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LeBron James obviously can't do it all, despite what many NBA fans say about his legacy, and center Deandre Ayton has risen to the occasion as one of the team's best performers in their last two losses. In Games 4 and 5, Ayton walked away with a double-double, the latest tallying 18 points and 17 rebounds. If Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard's numbers can return closer to what they were before Reaves' return, the Lakers should have a golden opportunity to take this series.
Whoever comes out of this Rockets vs. Lakers series will play the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Semifinals.
Here's what you need to know about Friday's matchup between Houston and Los Angeles, including broadcast information and start time.
Rockets vs. Lakers Game 6 will not air on traditional television but will stream live on Prime Video.
Watch select 2026 NBA Playoffs games exclusively on Prime Video, which is included in the 30-day free trial for new Amazon Prime customers.
Game 6 of the NBA Playoffs series between Houston and Los Angeles is set to tip off at 9:30 p.m. ET from Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
Los Angeles leads series 3-2
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 18 | Game 1: Lakers 107, Rockets 98 | — | — |
| April 21 | Game 2: Lakers 101, Rockets 94 | — | — |
| April 24 | Game 3: Lakers 112, Rockets 108 (OT) | — | — |
| April 26 | Game 4: Rockets 115, Lakers 96 | — | — |
| April 29 | Game 5: Rockets 99, Lakers 93 | — | — |
| May 1 | Game 6: Lakers at Rockets | 9:30 p.m. | Prime Video |
| May 3 | Game 7: Rockets at Lakers* | TBA | TBA |
* If necessary
Click here for the updated 2026 NBA Playoffs bracket from The Sporting News.
Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Play-In Tournament | April 14-17 |
| First round begins | April 18 |
| Conference semifinals begin | May 4* |
| NBA Draft Lottery | May 10 |
| Eastern Conference finals begin | May 19* |
| Western Conference finals begin | May 20* |
| NBA Finals begin | June 3 |
| NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 19 |
| NBA Draft | June 23-24 |
* Can move up depending on earlier series