Rockets Secure Playoff Spot with Victory, Set to Face Lakers
Rockets (52-30) finish season with win, draw Lakers as playoff opponent
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The Houston Rockets finished their regular season with a 132-101 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, ending with a 52-30 record. They will face the Los Angeles Lakers, who finished at 53-29, in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs starting April 18 in Los Angeles.
- 01Rockets secured a 132-101 victory over the Grizzlies in their final game.
- 02Clint Capela led the Rockets with 23 points and 13 rebounds.
- 03The Rockets will face the Lakers in the first round of the playoffs, marking their 10th playoff meeting.
- 04Game 1 is scheduled for April 18 in Los Angeles.
- 05The Lakers' key players Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are uncertain for the series.
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The Houston Rockets concluded their regular season with a dominant 132-101 win against the Memphis Grizzlies, finishing with a record of 52-30. Clint Capela starred in the game, scoring a season-high 23 points and grabbing 13 rebounds. The Rockets will face the Los Angeles Lakers, who ended the season at 53-29, in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs. This matchup will mark the 10th playoff confrontation between the two teams, with the Rockets looking to improve on their recent losses to the Lakers. Game 1 is set for April 18 in Los Angeles, with the availability of key Lakers players Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves still uncertain. The Rockets are hopeful for a strong playoff run, having secured the fifth seed in the Western Conference.
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The Rockets' playoff performance could energize local fans and boost attendance for home games.
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