How do the Lakers match up against the Houston Rockets entering their playoff series?

Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets picks, predictions for playoffs

2026 NBA playoffs picks, predictions, odds for Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers Western Conference first-round NBA postseason series. Who wins?

After stunning end to regular season, Lakers turn attention to Rockets

LeBron James and Kevin Durant will match up in their first non-NBA Finals playoff series in the Lakers-Rockets first round series.

How do the Lakers match up against the Houston Rockets entering their playoff series?

The Lakers did enough at the end of the regular season to secure the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference and home-court advantage in its first-round matchup with the Rockets.

Perk says Rockets-Lakers is a ‘LEGACY MOMENT FOR KD’

NBA Today’s MJ Acosta-Ruiz, Danny Green, Shams Charania and Kendrick Perkins discuss the Los Angeles Lakers facing the Houston Rockets in the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs. 0:00 Jazz vs. Lakers 1:01 Rockets vs. Lakers preview 4:28 Nuggets vs. Spurs 5:33 Western Conference matchups 7:57 NBA Play-In preview ✔️ Subscribe to ESPN Unlimited: https://plus.espn.com/ #ESPN

Durant, Rockets set to face LeBron, Lakers in Game 1 of West 1st Round on ABC13 » ¡Que Onda Magazine!

The Houston Rockets are ready for liftoff with the 2026 NBA playoffs right around the corner.

Houston Rockets Set for Playoff Showdowns with Lakers

Source: Steve King / Steve King Playoff basketball is officially back in H-Town, and the Houston Rockets are stepping into the spotlight with a high-profile matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. The series is set to tip off on Saturday, April 18, with Game 1 taking place in Los Angeles. The matchup marks a major moment for a young Rockets team looking to prove itself on the big stage. After years of rebuilding, Houston has earned its place in …