{"id":619459,"date":"2026-04-21T19:30:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T19:30:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/619459\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T19:30:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T19:30:09","slug":"how-to-watch-rockets-vs-lakers-first-round-game-2-tv-channel-and-streaming-options-for-april-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/619459\/","title":{"rendered":"How to watch Rockets vs. Lakers: First Round Game 2 TV channel and streaming options for April 21"},"content":{"rendered":"

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April 21, 2026 3:03 pm EDT<\/p>\n

In Game 2 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, the Houston Rockets will meet the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers hold a 1-0 lead in the series.<\/p>\n

How to watch Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles LakersHouston vs. Los Angeles odds<\/p>\n

Odds provided by BetMGM.<\/a><\/p>\n

Injury reportsRockets<\/p>\n

Steven Adams: Out For Season (Ankle), <\/p>\n

Fred VanVleet: Out For Season (Acl), <\/p>\n

Kevin Durant: Questionable (Knee)<\/p>\n

Lakers<\/p>\n

Austin Reaves: Out (Rib), <\/p>\n

Luka Doncic: Out (Hamstring)<\/p>\n

Stats to know
\nThe 115.2 points per game the Rockets score are just 0.6 more points than the Lakers surrender (114.6).
\nThe Lakers score an average of 116.3 points per game, which is 6.3 more points than the 110.0 the Rockets give up.<\/p>\n

This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.<\/p>\n

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Photo: Sam Hodde, Pool, Mark Blinch\/NBAE, Angela Weiss\/AFP \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n

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