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HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 26: Reed Sheppard #15 and Amen Thompson #1 of the Houston Rockets react during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers during Round One Game Four of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 26, 2026 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images

April 29, 2026

Location: CryptoDotComStaplesForum, Los Angeles California

TV: ESPN

Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 / KLTN 102.9 (en español)

Online: ESPN

Time: 9:00 PM CST

Probable Starting Lineups

Rockets: Reed Sheppard, Amen Thompson, Tari Eason, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun

Lakers: Austin Reaves, Marcus Smart, Rui Hachimura, Lebron James, Deandre Ayton

As expected, Austin Reaves returns to play tonight in Los Angeles, and Kevin Durant is out for the Rockets.