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The Houston Rockets face the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of the NBA playoffs on April 21 at 10:30 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock, with live streaming available via NBA League Pass.
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Where to watch Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Game 2 NBA playoffs: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Tuesday, April 21
The Houston Rockets will try to even their first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2. The Lakers won the opener 107-98 with LeBron James totaling 19 points, 13 assists and eight rebounds. Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves will again be sidelined for the Lakers while the Rockets’ Kevin Durant is questionable. Houston is favored by 5.5 points. The over/under for the matchup is set at 207.5.
Game 2 starts at 10:30 p.m. ET on April 21.
You can watch the game on NBC and Peacock, or stream it live on NBA League Pass.
The Houston Rockets are favored by 5.5 points, with an over/under set at 207.5.

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Game 1: Lakers 107, Rockets 98
Game 2: Tue., April 21 at Los Angeles (10:30 p.m., NBC)
Game 3: Fri., April 24 at Houston (8 p.m., Prime)
Game 4: Sun., April 26 at Houston (9:30 p.m., NBC)
Game 5: Wed., April 29 at Los Angeles (TBD)
Game 6: Fri., May 1 at Houston (TBD)
*Game 7: Sun., May 3 at Los Angeles (TBD)
*if necessary