2026 Playoffs: West First Round | LAL vs HOU | VIDEO

Top 5 Plays - May 5, 2026

Top 5 Plays - May 5, 2026

Check out the best plays from Tuesday Night!

LeBron James and Bronny James' full circle moment

LeBron and Bronny's full circle moment

LeBron sneaking up on Bronny, 20 years apart!

LeBron James flexed his muscles vs. Houston

LeBron James flexed his muscles vs. Houston

Take a look at this mix highlighting LeBron James’ best moments vs. HOU in Round 1!

Chasing History: Lakers in 6!

Chasing History: Lakers in 6!

LeBron James sets the tone with 28 points as the Lakers punch their ticket to the semis with a convincing win over the Rockets.

Game Recap: Lakers 98, Rockets 78

Game Recap: Lakers 98, Rockets 78

The Lakers defeated the Rockets, 98-78, to win the series 4-2 and advance to the Western Conference Semifinals.

LAL 98, HOU 78: Jabari Smith Jr. Postgame Media Availability

LAL 98, HOU 78: Jabari Smith Jr.

Jabari Smith Jr. speaks to the media following a game on May 1, 2026.

LAL 98, HOU 78: Amen Thompson Postgame Media Availability

LAL 98, HOU 78: Amen Thompson

Amen Thompson speaks to the media following a game on May 1, 2026.

LAL 98, HOU 78: Rui Hachimura Postgame Media Availability

LAL 98, HOU 78: Rui Hachimura

Rui Hachimura speaks to the media following a game on May 1, 2026.

LAL 98, HOU 78: Alperen Sengun Postgame Media Availability

LAL 98, HOU 78: Alperen Sengun

Alperen Sengun speaks to the media following a game on May 1, 2026.

LAL 98, HOU 78: Austin Reaves Postgame Media Availability

LAL 98, HOU 78: Austin Reaves

Austin Reaves speaks to the media following a game on May 1, 2026.

LAL 98, HOU 78: Marcus Smart Postgame Media Availability

LAL 98, HOU 78: Marcus Smart

Marcus Smart speaks to the media following a game on May 1, 2026.

LAL 98, HOU 78: Reed Sheppard Postgame Media Availability

LAL 98, HOU 78: Reed Sheppard

Reed Sheppard speaks to the media following a game on May 1, 2026.

LAL 98, HOU 78: Tari Eason Postgame Media Availability

LAL 98, HOU 78: Tari Eason

Tari Eason speaks to the media following a game on May 1, 2026.

LAL 98, HOU 78: Rockets coach Ime Udoka Postgame Media Availability

LAL 98, HOU 78: Rockets coach Ime Udoka

Rockets coach Ime Udoka speaks to the media following a game on May 1, 2026.

LAL 98, HOU 78: Lakers coach JJ Redick Postgame Media Availability

LAL 98, HOU 78: Lakers coach JJ Redick

Lakers coach JJ Redick speaks to the media following a game on May 1, 2026.

Assist of the Night: LeBron James - May 1

Assist of the Night: LeBron James - May 1

Assist of the Night: LeBron James - May 1, 2026

Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers - 4th Quarter Highlights

Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers - 4th Quarter Highlights

Watch the 4th Quarter Highlights from Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 05/01/2026

Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers - 2nd Half Highlights

Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers - 2nd Half Highlights

Watch the 2nd Half Highlights from Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 05/01/2026

LeBron James puts on vintage performance in Game 6 victory

LeBron James puts on vintage performance in Game 6

LeBron James finishes with 28 points, seven rebounds and eight assists as the Lakers defeat the Rockets in Game 6.

LAL vs. HOU Highlights

LAL vs. HOU Highlights

LAL vs. HOU Highlights

Adou Thiero throws it down

Adou Thiero throws it down

Adou Thiero throws it down

Adou Thiero with the dunk

Adou Thiero with the dunk

Adou Thiero with the dunk

Jaxson Hayes throws it down

Jaxson Hayes throws it down

Jaxson Hayes throws it down

Amen Thompson with the slam

Amen Thompson with the slam

Amen Thompson with the slam

Reed Sheppard hits from way downtown

Reed Sheppard hits from way downtown

Reed Sheppard hits from way downtown

Tari Eason rises up for the dunk

Tari Eason rises up for the dunk

Tari Eason rises up for the dunk

Alperen Sengun with the dunk

Alperen Sengun with the dunk

Alperen Sengun with the dunk

Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers - 3rd Quarter Highlights

Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers - 3rd Quarter Highlights

Watch the 3rd Quarter Highlights from Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 05/01/2026

Marcus Smart denies the attempt

Marcus Smart denies the attempt

Marcus Smart denies the attempt

Amen Thompson ascends for the slam!

Amen Thompson ascends for the slam!

Amen Thompson ascends for the slam!

Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers - 1st Half Highlights

Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers - 1st Half Highlights

Watch the 1st Half Highlights from Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 05/01/2026

Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers - 2nd Quarter Highlights

Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers - 2nd Quarter Highlights

Watch the 2nd Quarter Highlights from Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 05/01/2026

LeBron James drills the triple

LeBron James drills the triple

LeBron James drills the triple

Dunk by Jabari Smith Jr.

Dunk by Jabari Smith Jr.

Dunk by Jabari Smith Jr.

Jake LaRavia with the slam

Jake LaRavia with the slam

Jake LaRavia with the slam

LeBron James drills the triple

LeBron James drills the triple

LeBron James drills the triple

Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers - 1st Quarter Highlights

Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers - 1st Quarter Highlights

Watch the 1st Quarter Highlights from Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 05/01/2026

Jake LaRavia drills the triple

Jake LaRavia drills the triple

Jake LaRavia drills the triple

Tari Eason throws it down

Tari Eason throws it down

Tari Eason throws it down

Dunk by Rui Hachimura

Dunk by Rui Hachimura

Dunk by Rui Hachimura

Tari Eason scores the first bucket of the game

Tari Eason scores the first bucket of the game

Tari Eason scores the first bucket of the game

Game Recap: Rockets 99, Lakers 93

Game Recap: Rockets 99, Lakers 93

The Houston Rockets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers, 99-93, in Game 5 to cut the series deficit to 3-2.

HOU 99, LAL 93: Austin Reaves Postgame Media Availability

HOU 99, LAL 93: Austin Reaves

Austin Reaves speaks to the media following a game on Apr. 29, 2026.

HOU 99, LAL 93: Marcus Smart Postgame Media Availability

HOU 99, LAL 93: Marcus Smart

Marcus Smart speaks to the media following a game on Apr. 29, 2026.

HOU 99, LAL 93: Reed Sheppard Postgame Media Availability

HOU 99, LAL 93: Reed Sheppard

Reed Sheppard speaks to the media following a game on Apr. 29, 2026.

HOU 99, LAL 93: Jabari Smith Jr. Postgame Media Availability

HOU 99, LAL 93: Jabari Smith Jr.

Jabari Smith Jr. speaks to the media following a game on Apr. 29, 2026.

HOU 99, LAL 93: Alperen Sengun Postgame Media Availability

HOU 99, LAL 93: Alperen Sengun

Alperen Sengun speaks to the media following a game on Apr. 29, 2026.

HOU 99, LAL 93: Rockets coach Ime Udoka Postgame Media Availability

HOU 99, LAL 93: Rockets coach Ime Udoka

Rockets coach Ime Udoka speaks to the media following a game on Apr. 29, 2026.

HOU 99, LAL 93: Lakers coach JJ Redick Postgame Media Availability

HOU 99, LAL 93: Lakers coach JJ Redick

Lakers coach JJ Redick speaks to the media following a game on Apr. 29, 2026.

Highlights From LeBron James 25-Point Game

Highlights From LeBron James 25-Point Game

Highlights From LeBron James 25-Point Game