The Houston Rockets lead the Los Angeles Lakers 3-2 in their first-round Western Conference playoff series. Game 6 is scheduled for May 2, 2026, in Houston.
Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. stated after Game 5 that his team is 'the better team' in the series. The Rockets have won three consecutive games after losing the first two.
Key factors for Game 6 include the Lakers' ability to contain Rockets guard Jalen Green, who averaged 28.4 points in the first five games. The Lakers' Anthony Davis is questionable with a knee injury.
