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Where to watch Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets Game 6 NBA playoffs: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Friday, May 1

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Where to watch Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets Game 6 NBA playoffs: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Friday, May 1

TL;DR

The Los Angeles Lakers face the Houston Rockets in Game 6 of the NBA playoffs on May 1 at 9:30 p.m. ET. The Rockets, who have won the last two games, are favored by 3.5 points.

Key points

  • Lakers vs. Rockets Game 6 on May 1
  • Game starts at 9:30 p.m. ET
  • Rockets favored by 3.5 points
  • Over/under set at 206.5
  • Live stream available on NBA League Pass

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Where to watch Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets Game 6 NBA playoffs: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Friday, May 1

The Los Angeles Lakers will try to end their first-round series with the Houston Rockets in Game 6. After trailing 3-0, the Rockets have extended the series by winning the past two games. The Houston Rockets are favored by 3.5 points. The over/under for the matchup is set at 206.5.

How to watch Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets

  • Date: Friday, May 1
  • Time: 9:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. PT
  • Where: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas
  • TV Channels: Amaz
  • Live Stream: NBA League Pass | Follow on Yahoo Sports

Odds

  • Spread: Houston Rockets -3.5
  • Moneyline: Houston Rockets -169 (60.3%) / Los Angeles Lakers +142 (39.7%)
  • Over/Under: 206.5

Series results, schedule (all times Eastern)

Game 1: Lakers 107, Rockets 98
Game 2: Lakers 101, Rockets 94
Game 3: Lakers 112, Rockets 108 (OT)
Game 4: Rockets 115, Lakers 96
Game 5: Rockets 99, Lakers 93
Game 6: Fri., May 1 at Houston (9:30 p.m., Amazon)
*Game 7: Sun., May 3 at Los Angeles (TBD)

*if necessary

Q&A

What time does the Lakers vs. Rockets Game 6 start?

Game 6 between the Lakers and Rockets starts at 9:30 p.m. ET on May 1.

Where can I watch the Lakers vs. Rockets playoff game live?

You can watch the game live on NBA League Pass or follow it on Yahoo Sports.

What are the odds for the Lakers vs. Rockets Game 6?

The Houston Rockets are favored by 3.5 points for Game 6.

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