Game summary of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets NBA game, final score 101-94, from April 21, 2026 on ESPN.

Yahoo Sports Daily hosts Caroline Fenton and Jason Fitz react to LeBron James outdueling Kevin Durant and leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 2-0 series lead over the Houston Rockets. Watch the full episode of Yahoo Sports Daily on YouTube or YahooSports.

Fans were not happy with the ejection of Los Angeles Lakers forward Adou Thiero in Game 4 against the Houston Rockets.

An age-defying effort by LeBron James along with strong contributions from Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton, help carry the Lakers to series-clinching win.

The Los Angeles Lakers entered the 2026 NBA Playoffs in a compromised position. Not only were they down the league’s scoring champion Luka Doncic to a hamstring strain, but the team also lacked its second-leading scorer Austin Reaves who suffered an oblique injury against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Apr.

The Los Angeles Lakers closed out the Houston Rockets in Game 6, winning 98-78 to advance to the second round. It should have been a clean finish, but the final

Alexander and the OKC Thunder will face the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Do Luka Doncic and LA have the edge anywhere?

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