Watch the Game Highlights from Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 05/01/2026
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Lakers are trying to advance to the second round.
And we’re underway in Houston.
The Rockets control the tip.
He’s defended by Thompson, one of the best defenders in the NBA.
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LeBron James, contact, and he lays it in.
Eason goes down on the play.
Thompson rushing up the floor.
Reaves trying to defend him.
Count it, and a foul.
15.
James driving in on Finney-Smith, former teammate.
Fakes and connects.
I mean- And he said it’s been really cool to see this version of the Lakers develop the way that they have.
They’re doing it right now without Doni.
LeBron James snaps in a three.
Off the double team.
Holiday, shot clock winding down.
Gets in the air, gives it up, and Thompson puts it down.
Hales is in for LA.
Jengn drops it for Thompson.
Turns to Eason, and it’s rejected by Smart.
Man, Marcus Smart going up and meeting Tari Eason.
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James one-on-one with Eason.
No help.
Turns and gets it to go.
Comes away with a turnover.
Smith steps into it and cans a triple.
Well, Bronny James just continuing out the year, did a great job.
But you can only overcome so many.
Bronny James missed it.
Oh, the crank by Thero.
Extension.
Whoo.
The Western Conference second round is all set.
The Lakers advance.
They get it done in six games.