The Lakers are taking a commanding series lead to Houston.
The first round playoff series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets continues with Game 3 tonight. The Lakers currently lead 2-0.
Kevin Durant returned to the lineup for the Rockets in Game 2 after missing Game 1 with a knee contusion and logged 23 points, but only three of those came in the second half and he was also forced into nine turnovers in the loss.
The Lakers’ supporting cast played a massive role in the win, particularly with Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard stepping up in the absence of Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves. Smart contributed a crucial 25 points and 5 steals, while Kennard’s perimeter shooting added 23 points to keep the Rockets’ defense stretched thin.
Lakers vs. Rockets: what to know
- What: NBA Playoffs First Round, Game 3
- When: April 24, 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Toyota Center (Houston, Texas)
- Channel: Streaming exclusive
- Streaming: Prime Video (try it free)
The Lakers and Rockets will be back in action on Sunday for Game 4.
Lakers vs. Rockets start time:
Game 3 of the Lakers vs. Rockets playoff series tips off tonight (April 24) at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET.
How to watch Lakers vs. Rockets for free:
Tonight’s Lakers game is one of the NBA Playoffs games streaming exclusively on Prime Video, so you’ll need an Amazon Prime subscription to watch.
Lakers vs. Rockets first round playoff schedule
- Game 1: Lakers 107, Rockets 98
- Game 2: Lakers 101, Rockets 94
- 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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