Lakers take halftime lead over Rockets: Game 6 live score, updates, highlights from 2026 NBA playoffs

The Los Angeles Lakers traveled to face the Houston Rockets in Game 6 of their 2026 NBA playoff series on Friday, May 2, 2026, holding a halftime lead. In the previous Game 5, the Rockets won 99-93, with Jabari Smith Jr. scoring 22 points and LeBron James leading all scorers with 25 points in his 23rd NBA season. The Lakers enter Game 6 with an 8-3 record in games decided by three points or fewer, while the Rockets are shooting 47.9% from the field this season.