The Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers will meet again in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals on Sunday night. The Rockets made a big statement in game one as underdogs by beating the Lakers outright 112-97 and take a 1-0 lead in the series. The Lakers will have to make some adjustments if they want to compete with the Rockets small-ball basketball.
Can the Houston Rockets take a 2-0 lead on the Los Angeles Lakers tonight with their new style of basketball? Tune into the series and follow the NBA action for the rest of the week!
Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers
- When: Sunday, September 6
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)
Prediction: I’m going with the Rockets in this one with the points, the Lakers may end up winning the game but can they cover the points is the question. Take the Rockets +5.5.
NBA Playoff Schedule
No. 1 Los Angeles Lakers vs. No. 4 Houston Rockets
Game 1: Rockets 112, Lakers 97
Game 2: Sun, Sept 6 Houston vs. Los Angeles, 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC)
Game 3: Tues, Sept 8 Los Angeles vs. Houston, 9:00 p.m. ET (TNT)
Game 4: Thurs, Sept 10 Los Angeles vs. Houston, TBD (TNT)
Game 5*: Sat, Sept 12 Houston vs. Los Angeles, TBD (ESPN)
Game 6*: Mon, Sept 14 Los Angeles vs. Houston, TBD (TNT)
Game 7*: Wed, Sept 16 Houston vs. Los Angeles, TBD (TNT)
* if necessary
NBA Odds and Betting Lines
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds last updated Sunday at 6:45 p.m. ET.
Houston Rockets (+5.5) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (-5.5)
Over/Under: 222.5 (-110)
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