How to watch Rockets vs. Lakers, Game 2:When: Tuesday, April 21Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CaliforniaTime: 10:30 p.m. ETAnnouncing team: Terry Gannon (play by play), Grant Hill (analyst), Ashley ShahAhmadi (courtside reporter)TV: NBCLive Stream: Peacock<\/a>Series: Lakers lead 1-0What other games are on NBC and Peacock tonight?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Vaughn Dalzell breaks down the NBA\u2019s best and worst teams in the 2026 playoffs.<\/p>\n Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers game preview: <\/p>\n With Doncic and Reaves sidelined indefinitely, James, 41, has played in five of the past six games and recorded four double-doubles. His double-double in Game 1 was his 145th in the playoffs, which ranks thjird all-time behind only Tim Duncan (164) and Magic Johnson (157).<\/p>\n \u201cFor me, I gotta do a little bit of everything,\u201d James said. \u201cThat\u2019s what the job requires. So that\u2019s being a triple-threat: being able to rebound, being able to pass, being able to shoot. Also defend.\u201d<\/p>\n Los Angeles also got a major Game 1 contribution from guard Luke Kennard, who scored a season-high 27 points (also a playoff career high) on 9-for-13 shooting, including 5-for-5 on 3-pointers. Kennard led the NBA in 3-point shooting percentage (47.8%) during the regular season among qualified players.<\/p>\n Durant (26.0 points per game), who suffered a right-knee contusion in practice last Wednesday, was questionable for Game 1 until being ruled out in pregame warmups. His status is uncertain for Game 2.<\/p>\n \u201cHe bumped a knee in practice on Wednesday,\u201d Houston coach Ime Udoka said. \u201cHopefully, it\u2019s a one-game thing, but he tried it out just [a] short [time] ago and didn\u2019t feel good enough.\u201d<\/p>\n The Rockets were 4-0 in the regular season without Durant, but his teams are 8-9 in the 17 playoff games he\u2019s missed.<\/p>\n In Durant\u2019s Game 1 absence, Reed Sheppard had 17 points and eight assists (but made only 6 of 20 field goals) and Tari Eason had 16 points and 10 rebounds.<\/p>\n How to watch the NBA on NBC and Peacock<\/a>:<\/p>\n NBC Sports will present up to 23 games in the First Round and 11 games in the Conference Semifinals across either NBC and Peacock, or Peacock and NBCSN. Playoff programming concludes with exclusive coverage of the Western Conference Finals on NBC and Peacock.<\/p>\n RELATED: Ludacris, NBC Sports team up for \u2018It\u2019s Time\u2019 spot promoting NBA Playoffs return to NBC<\/a><\/p>\n Which playoff rounds will be available on Peacock?<\/p>\n Peacock\u2019s NBA Playoffs coverage spans multiple rounds, including Round 1, the Conference Semifinals, and the Western Conference Finals, with coverage evolving as the postseason progresses.<\/p>\n Will Peacock show both Eastern and Western Conference playoff games?<\/p>\n Yes. During earlier rounds such as Round 1 and the Conference Semifinals, Peacock will carry a mix of Eastern and Western Conference playoff games.<\/p>\n How to sign up for Peacock:<\/p>\n![\"Chicago](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1776515612_762_.jpeg\")
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