The Los Angeles Lakers are set to face the Houston Rockets in Game 2 of their NBA playoff series on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 10:30 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers secured a 107-98 victory in Game 1, led by four-time NBA MVP LeBron James, who contributed 19 points, 13 assists, and 8 rebounds. The Rockets are playing without their leading scorer, Kevin Durant, who is sidelined with a knee injury. This series is notable as it marks the 10th playoff meeting between the franchises, with the Lakers holding a 6-3 advantage in previous playoff series. Historically, the winner of this matchup has often advanced to the NBA Finals. The game will be available on NBC and Peacock, with commentary from Terry Gannon, Grant Hill, and Ashley ShahAhmadi. Viewers can expect additional playoff games on the networks, including the Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics and Portland Trail Blazers vs. San Antonio Spurs on the same night.