![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2271900904-2-Cropped-1568x882.jpg\")
<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are hosting the Houston Rockets in Game 2 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on NBC and Peacock.<\/p>\n
We\u2019re bringing you the best of the 2026 NBA Playoffs<\/a>, presented by Google, with the NBA.com live blog, featuring all of the meaningful moments, performances, observations, news, notes and highlights from Tuesday\u2019s action.<\/p>\n VJ Edgecombe (30 pts, 10 reb), Tyrese Maxey (29 pts, 9 ast) and the 76ers showed their mettle in Boston, earning a 111-97 win over the Celtics to the tie the series at 1-1 in tonight\u2019s opening contest.<\/p>\n Scoot Henderson (31 pts, 5 3PM) went off to lead the Trail Blazers over the Spurs, who lost Victor Wembanyama (concussion) midgame.<\/p>\n Now, it\u2019s LeBron James\u2019 Lakers hosting Kevin Durant and the Rockets (10:30 ET<\/a>) on NBC and Peacock.<\/p>\n APRIL 22, 2026 \/ 1:05 ET<\/p>\n Lakers and Rockets going down to the wire<\/p>\n 91-85 Lakers with 3:00 to go in the fourth quarter, as both teams scrap it out to take Game 2.<\/p>\n The Rockets have taken 16 more shots than the Lakers (84 to 68). The Lakers are shooting better (46% to 38%) in what\u2019s become a physical matchup.<\/p>\n \u201cYou see extra effort, bodies on the floor,\u201d said Grant Hill of Playoff basketball like this. \u201cEvery game matters.\u201d<\/p>\n APRIL 22, 2026 \/ 12:57 ET<\/p>\n Lakers locking down Kevin Durant<\/p>\n KD\u2019s taken just two shots in the second half. He had 20 in the first half, but just one point in the second. The Lakers have been throwing multiple defenders at him, including Marcus Smart and LeBron James.<\/p>\n 87-82 Lakers with 5:58 to go in the contest.<\/p>\n APRIL 22, 2026 \/ 12:38 ET<\/p>\n Lakers up 75-68 after three<\/p>\n LeBron James (19 pts, 7 reb, 6 ast) took flight in the third, while the Rockets are down to 36% shooting from the field.<\/p>\n Despite this, the lead is just seven. We have two all-time greats on the floor, an array of talented role players and 12 minutes to settle Game 2 of this NBA Playoffs series.<\/p>\n Tune in to NBC and Peacock and end your night with some action!<\/p>\n APRIL 22, 2026 \/ 12:22 ET<\/p>\n LeBron James!<\/p>\n Marvel at the King.<\/p>\n REVERSE WINDMILL JAM, FROM ALL ANGLES \ud83d\udc51<\/p>\n LEBRON JAMES. \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 21, 2026 \/ 11:51 ET<\/p>\n Lakers lead 54-51 at the break<\/p>\n Marcus Smart (17 pts on 6-of-9 shooting, 4 3PM) gave the Lakers a spark in the first half, lifting them to a lead over the Rockets.<\/p>\n \u201cJust staying poised,\u201d said Smart. \u201cIt\u2019s going to take a collective effort, and I\u2019m just taking what they give me.\u201d<\/p>\n LeBron James (14 pts, 6 reb, 2 ast) carried the freight for Los Angeles as well, helping an offense that\u2019s gone 10-of-20 (50%) from 3-point range so far.<\/p>\n Kevin Durant (20 pts on 6-of-7 shooting) is the top scorer for the Rockets.<\/p>\n APRIL 21, 2026 \/ 11:40 ET<\/p>\n Rockets fire back<\/p>\n An 12-0 run for Houston has cut the Lakers\u2019 lead to 49-46, with Kevin Durant (16 pts on 6-of-7 shooting) getting loose.<\/p>\n APRIL 21, 2026 \/ 11:32 ET<\/p>\n The Lakers are rolling<\/p>\n 49-34 Los Angeles, with 5:03 to go in the second quarter.<\/p>\n Marcus Smart (17 pts) just tossed an alley-oop to Deandre Ayton, who jammed all over the Rockets defense. Luke Kennard\u2019s been swerving around and scoring.<\/p>\n Without Luka and Austin Reaves, the Lake Show is still in full swing tonight.<\/p>\n APRIL 21, 2026 \/ 11:19 ET<\/p>\n One time for Scoot Henderson<\/p>\n SCOOT WAS SPECIAL IN GAME 2!<\/p>\n 31 PTS (11-17 FGM) Blazers win on the road to even the series at 1-1 \ud83c\udf7f pic.twitter.com\/2g2gqReqWO<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 21, 2026 \/ 11:16 ET<\/p>\n Lakers lead after one<\/p>\n 33-26, led by Marcus Smart (14 pts, 2 stl), Luke Kennard (10 pts, 2 3PM) and LeBron James (6 pts, 3 reb, 2 ast).<\/p>\n Los \u00c1ngeles is 5-of-9 (55.6%) from 3-point range after the first quarter.<\/p>\n Kevin Durant (11 pts on 4-of-5 shooting) is hot early for Houston.<\/p>\n APRIL 21, 2026 \/ 11:00 ET<\/p>\n Marcus Smart is en fuego<\/p>\n The Lakers\u2019 point guard (12 pts, 3 3PM) has been a ball of energy to start Game 2 as the Lakers host the Rockets, diving on the floor to strip the ball from Kevin Durant, taking Amen Thompson to the hole and hitting a series of 3-pointers.<\/p>\n Los \u00c1ngeles was 41-21 with Smart in the lineup this season and 12-8 without him.<\/p>\n APRIL 21, 2026 \/ 10:41 ET<\/p>\n Blazers pull off the upset<\/p>\n 106-103, led by Scoot Henderson (31 pts, 5 3PM)\u2019s new Playoff career high.<\/p>\n \u201cBasketball\u2019s a game of runs. Basketball gods, always going to reward the ones that play the game right,\u201d said Henderson. \u201cWe\u2019ve got to get this next one, got to get this next two. Shout out Rip City.\u201d<\/p>\n Jrue Holiday (16 pts, 9 reb) and Robert Williams III (11 pts, 9 reb) were huge for the Blazers in a game that saw nine ties and nine lead changes.<\/p>\n Victor Wembanyama (5 pts, 4 reb, 1 blk) missed most of the game after banging his head on the floor. Stephon Castle (18 pts) was the lead scorer for San Antonio.<\/p>\n APRIL 21, 2026 \/ 10:30 ET<\/p>\n Blazers retake the lead<\/p>\n 102-101 Portland, as the Trail Blazers use a 12-2 run to get back in the contest.<\/p>\n Robert Williams III just took a rare corner 3-pointer, which missed, but fell to Jrue Holiday (16 pts, 9 ast) for the putback.<\/p>\n APRIL 21, 2026 \/ 10:17 ET<\/p>\n LeBron James and the Lakers host the Rockets in Game 2 of their 2026 NBA Playoffs series on NBC and Peacock.<\/p>\n Stats from Saturday\u2019s Game 1<\/a>, which the Lakers won 107-98. Kevin Durant is making his first Playoff appearance of the season tonight.<\/p>\n Houston:<\/p>\n PG Josh Okogie (7 pts, 2 stl) Los Angeles:<\/p>\n PG Marcus Smart (15 pts, 5 reb, 2 blk) Watch Jake LaRaiva off the Lakers bench. The hustling wing was +9 in Game 1 \u2014 second on the team only to LeBron James (+11).<\/p>\n APRIL 21, 2026 \/ 10:12 ET<\/p>\n Spurs leading over Blazers in the fourth<\/p>\n 93-79 with 8:25 to go in the fourth quarter, with the Spurs on a 13-1 run.<\/p>\n \u201cThe basket has just gone cold (for the Blazers),\u201d said Reggie Miller.<\/p>\n Five Spurs are in double figures, led by Stephon Castle (18 pts).<\/p>\n APRIL 21, 2026 \/ 9:55 ET<\/p>\n One time for VJ and Maxey<\/p>\n MAXEY & VJ WERE SPECTACULAR ON THE ROAD!<\/p>\n VJ: 30 PTS, 10 REB, 2 STL, 6 3PM SIXERS WIN GAME 2 AND EVEN THE SERIES AT 1-1 \ud83c\udf7f pic.twitter.com\/q8qnW0vPkl<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 21, 2026 \/ 9:30 ET<\/p>\n Sixers even the series<\/p>\n Philadelphia wins 111-97<\/a>, led by their dynamic backcourt of Tyrese Maxey (29 pts, 9 ast) and VJ Edgecombe (30 pts, 10 reb).<\/p>\n YUP. \ud83d\ude09 pic.twitter.com\/49117dXZSD<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) April 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The 76ers shot 19-of-39 (48.7%) from 3-point range, while the Celtics were 13-of-50 (26%). Boston was 0-2 when shooting 25% or worse from deep this season.<\/p>\n Jaylen Brown (36 pts, 7 reb, 4 ast) carried the offense for Boston, with Jayson Tatum (19 pts, 14 reb, 9 ast) the only other Celtic to crack double figures.<\/p>\n APRIL 21, 2026 \/ 9:24 ET<\/p>\n Sixers in command<\/p>\n \u201cA hush falls over Boston,\u201d said Jason Benetti, as Tyrese Maxey slashes to the rim to give the Sixers a 107-92 lead with 2:42 to go in the fourth quarter in TD Garden.<\/p>\n Maxey\u2019s drive followed a stepback 3-pointer by VJ Edgecombe (30 pts).<\/p>\n The Sixers\u2019 rookie showed ice in his veins, isolating against Payton Pritchard to calmly knock down the difficult shot on the road.<\/p>\n APRIL 21, 2026 \/ 9:20 ET<\/p>\n Blazers and Spurs tied at 57 at the half<\/p>\n Scoot Henderson (19 pts) set a new Playoff career high in the first stanza, as the Blazers led by as many as 13.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve seen six ties and four lead changes in Portland.<\/p>\n Stephon Castle (12 pts) is the top man for San Antonio.<\/p>\n APRIL 21, 2026 \/ 9:16 ET<\/p>\n Sixers take the Celtics\u2019 challenge<\/p>\n After the Celtics cut it to two, Tyrese Maxey (23 pts) delivered back-to-back 3-pointers to give Philly a 97-89 with 5:05 to go in the fourth quarter.<\/p>\n MAXEY HITS BACK-TO-BACK THREES \ud83c\udfaf<\/p>\n He’s up to 23 PTS!<\/p>\n Sixers lead by 10 in Q4 in Game 2 \ud83c\udf7f pic.twitter.com\/FMxW1pGaIo<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s the killer crossover,\u201d said Robbie Hummel. \u201cPhilly punching right back.\u201d<\/p>\n APRIL 21, 2026 \/ 9:08 ET<\/p>\n Paul George at work<\/p>\n The Sixers\u2019 veteran wing (19 pts) has been a force, scoring or assisting on Philly\u2019s last seven points.<\/p>\n 91-84 Philadelphia with 7:27 to in the fourth quarter.<\/p>\n APRIL 21, 2026 \/ 9:02 ET<\/p>\n Wembanyama out for the remainder of the game<\/p>\n Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has entered concussion protocol and is out for remainder of Game 2 vs. Portland.<\/p>\n \u2014 Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 21, 2026 \/ 8:58 ET<\/p>\n Philadelphia up 84-77 after three<\/p>\n The Sixers are threatening to even the series by taking Game 2 at TD Garden, as VJ Edgecombe (27 pts, 9 reb) begins to write his Playoff story in his rookie year.<\/p>\n Philly\u2019s physicality defined the third quarter, as Boston cut the lead to three, but couldn\u2019t get any closer.<\/p>\n The Celtics are 9-of-34 from 3-point range (26.5%), including a 3-of-17 mark from Derrick White, Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser.<\/p>\n The Sixers are 13-of-30 (43.3%) from deep, including 8-of-12 from Edgecombe, Andre Drummond and Quentin Grimes.<\/p>\n APRIL 21, 2026 \/ 8:50 ET<\/p>\n Sixers and Celtics in a battle<\/p>\n \u201cThis is scrapping and fighting on the defensive side of the floor,\u201d said Robbie Hummel, praising the Sixers\u2019 defensive effort as they hold the lead in Boston. \u201cBoston made their run; Philly made their run right back.\u201d<\/p>\n The physicality has picked up in TD Garden. Catch a classic Eastern Conference battle on NBC Sports Network and Peacock!<\/p>\n 80-74 Philly with 2:40 to go in the third quarter.<\/p>\n APRIL 21, 2026 \/ 8:46 ET<\/p>\n Wemby back to the locker room<\/p>\n Victor Wembanyama just banged his head on the floor, landing jaw-first after tripping while moving through the lane.<\/p>\n The Spurs\u2019 superstar ran back to the locker room after collecting himself for a moment.<\/p>\n APRIL 21, 2026 \/ 8:38 ET<\/p>\n Spurs lead 28-27 after one<\/p>\n San Antonio ends the quarter with a 5-0 flurry to take the lead at the Frost Bank Center, as Stephon Castle (10 pts, 3 reb) exerts his influence on the contest with Victor Wembanyama finding his offensive rhythm.<\/p>\n The Alien is the newly-crowned unanimous Defensive Player of the Year<\/a>, though.<\/p>\n WEMBY REJECTS IT \ud83d\udeab<\/p>\n San Antonio seeks a 2-0 series lead in Round 1! pic.twitter.com\/aADEIGLCOB<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 21, 2026 \/ 8:32 ET<\/p>\n Scoot has it flowing<\/p>\n 25-20 Trail Blazers with 2:39 to go in the first quarter, as Scoot Henderson (13 pts on 4-of-4 shooting) goes off to lead them.<\/p>\n The No. 3 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft has outplayed No. 1, Victor Wembanyama (2 pts, 2 reb, 1 blk), thus far.<\/p>\n APRIL 21, 2026 \/ 8:16 ET<\/p>\n Sixers up 62-54 at the half<\/p>\n VJ Edgecombe (20 pts, 7 reb) took over in the second quarter, leading the Sixers into the lead on the road in TD Garden.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m just shooting every shot that\u2019s open, that I think is available,\u201d said Edgecombe.<\/p>\n Jaylen Brown (15 pts, 5 reb, 3 ast) and Jayson Tatum (12 pts, 6 reb, 5 ast) are powering Boston, but the Celtics are 6-of-22 (27.3%) from 3-point range at the half, while the Sixers are 10-of-19 (52.6%).<\/p>\n APRIL 21, 2026 \/ 8:13 ET<\/p>\n Blazers running early<\/p>\n 13-4 Portland over San Antonio with 8:33 to go in the first quarter, as Scoot Henderson and Deni Avdija both start by dropping five points on 2-of-2 shooting.<\/p>\n The Blazers were 18-12 when Scoot was healthy this season, on their way to a 42-40 record.<\/p>\n APRIL 21, 2026 \/ 8:00 ET<\/p>\n Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs are hosting the Trail Blazers in Game 2 of their 2026 NBA Playoffs series on NBC and Peacock.<\/p>\n All stats from Sunday\u2019s Game 1, which the Spurs won 111-98.<\/p>\n Portland:<\/p>\n PG Jrue Holiday (9 pts, 11 ast) San Antonio:<\/p>\n PG De\u2019Aaron Fox (17 pts, 8 ast) Watch Robert Williams III off the Blazers\u2019 bench. He had 11 pts, 6 reb and 4 ast in 17 minutes in Game 1 \u2014 the Timelord can stuff the stat sheet in a hurry.<\/p>\n APRIL 21, 2026 \/ 7:53 ET<\/p>\n LeBron James in the building<\/p>\n The King is focused ahead of a potential showdown with legendary forward Kevin Durant and the Rockets.<\/p>\n Durant is 9-5 against James all time, with every game coming in the NBA Finals.<\/p>\n LEBRON ARRIVES FOR GAME 2 \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n Lakers seek a 2-0 series lead in Round 1!<\/p>\n \ud83c\udf7f HOU\/LAL Game 2 \u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 21, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n APRIL 21, 2026 \/ 7:48 ET<\/p>\n \u2018Philly has stayed in the fight\u2019<\/p>\n Observed Jason Benetti, just before Quentin Grimes (6 pts) knocked down his second 3-pointer of the contest, followed by one from Paul George (9 pts). Philly\u2019s made their last four 3-pointers after starting 0-for-6.<\/p>\n 35-34 Celtics with 9:15 to go in the second quarter, but the Sixers are rallying.<\/p>\n APRIL 21, 2026 \/ 7:45 ET<\/p>\n Scheierman can shoot it<\/p>\n Baylor Scheierman is 16-of-30 from 3-point range in his last five games, and knocked down his first of the night a moment ago.<\/p>\n Keep an eye on the sniper from Creighton, who has developed into a skilled 3&D player.<\/p>\n APRIL 21, 2026 \/ 7:42 ET<\/p>\n Boston up 28-25 after one<\/p>\n The Sixers battled back in the second half of the quarter, led by Tyrese Maxey (10 pts) and Paul George (6 pts on 3-of-4 shooting), cutting into the Boston lead.<\/p>\n APRIL 21, 2026 \/ 7:30 ET<\/p>\n Celtics on a 16-0 run<\/p>\n 26-13 Boston with 3:50 to go, as the Celtics take control early at TD Garden.<\/p>\n Jayson Tatum (7 pts, 4 reb, 2 ast) and Jaylen Brown (5 pts, 3 reb, 3 ast) are doing a bit of everything, while Boston is 5-of-11 (45.5%) from 3-point range.<\/p>\n APRIL 21, 2026 \/ 7:15 ET<\/p>\n Jaylen Brown hits the trampoline<\/p>\n Celtics up 15-13 with 6:43 to go in the first quarter, thanks in part to this slam from Jaylen Brown \u2014 an 82.2 on the Dunk Score scale.<\/p>\n JB SOARS FOR THE ONE-HAND SLAM \ud83d\udca5<\/p>\n Celtics seek a 2-0 series lead in Round 1! pic.twitter.com\/jUzQeZs0Cu<\/a><\/p>\n
YEAR 23.
ROUND 1. https:\/\/t.co\/Bsn48taOCc<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/TmFv5vwJ7X<\/a><\/p>\n
5 3PM<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2271492408-scaled-e1776806159735-1568x879.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
\nSG Amen Thompson (17 pts, 7 ast)
\nSF Kevin Durant (26.0 ppg, 52.0 FG% in regular season)
\nPF Jabari Smith Jr. (16 pts, 12 reb, 2 stl)
\nC Alperen Sengun (19 pts, 8 reb, 6 ast)<\/p>\n
\nSG Luke Kennard (27 pts, 5 3PM)
\nSF LeBron James (19 pts, 8 reb, 13 ast)
\nPF Rui Hachimura (14 pts, 3 stl, 2 blk)
\nC Deandre Ayton (19 pts, 11 reb)<\/p>\n
MAXEY: 29 PTS, 9 AST, 2 STL, 5 3PM<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/holiday-wemby-1568x882.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
\nSG Scoot Henderson (18 pts, 7-of-11 shooting)
\nSF Toumani Camara (8 pts, 2 stl)
\nPF Deni Avdija (30 pts, 10 reb, 5 ast)
\nC Donovan Clingan (4 pts, 6 reb)<\/p>\n
\nSG Stephon Castle (17 pts, 7 reb, 7 ast)
\nSF Devin Vassell (15 pts, 4 3PM)
\nPF Julian Champagnie (6 pts, 3 stl)
\nC Victor Wembanyama (35 pts, 5 3PM)<\/p>\n
\u23f0 10:30pm\/et on NBC & Peacock pic.twitter.com\/T9HfRy8hjz<\/a><\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2271559677-scaled-e1776642606301-1568x882.jpg\")
<\/p>\n