The Los Angeles Lakers look to extend their dominance over the Houston Rockets as they aim for a 2-0 lead in their 2026 NBA Playoffs first-round series. The matchup is set for Tuesday at 10:30 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers secured a victory in Game 1, defeating the Rockets 107-98, marking their first lead in a postseason matchup since the 2023 Western Conference semifinals against the Golden State Warriors.

In Game 1, the Lakers showcased strong performances, particularly from Luke Kennard, who delivered a playoff career-high 27 points, and LeBron James, who contributed a double-double with 19 points and 13 assists. The Lakers have struggled in recent playoffs, having lost three consecutive series since their win over Golden State in 2023.

The Rockets, missing Kevin Durant due to a knee injury, received notable contributions from Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason, each scoring 16 points in the opener. Houston seeks its first playoff series victory since edging the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2020.

In other playoff action, the Portland Trail Blazers face the San Antonio Spurs at 8 p.m. ET, where the Spurs hold a 1-0 series advantage following a 111-98 win led by Victor Wembanyama's 35 points.

The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs also continue with the Utah Mammoth taking on the Vegas Golden Knights at 9:30 p.m. ET. The Mammoth nearly won their first postseason game but fell 4-2 after leading into the third period.

For betting insights, the Rockets are currently favored by 4.5 points against the Lakers, while the Spurs are favored by 11.5 points over the Blazers. The Golden Knights are -158 favorites against the Mammoth, and the New York Mets are looking to break an 11-game losing streak against the Minnesota Twins at 7:10 p.m. ET.