Getty HOUSTON, TEXAS – MARCH 18: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates with Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on March 18, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
The NBA announced the schedule for the first-round playoff series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets on Tuesday. With Game 5 of the series not scheduled until April 29, the Lakers may realistically get injured stars Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves back midway through the series.
The full Lakers vs. Rockets playoff
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