Lakers 98-78 Rockets (May 1, 2026) Game Recap

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 98-78 in Game 6 on May 1, 2026, winning their Western Conference first-round playoff series 4-2. LeBron James led the Lakers with 28 points, while a dominant 27-3 first-half run built an 18-point halftime lead and held Houston to a season-low in points. The No. 4 seed Lakers, who were without top scorer Luka Doncic for the entire series, advance to face the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round starting Tuesday.