LeBron leads Lakers to shock game one win over Rockets
LA Lakers stunned the Houston Rockets 107-98 in game one of their first-round playoff series.
Editorial Staff
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Updated 7 days ago
Summary
- LeBron James scored 19 points and provided 13 assists.
- The Lakers secured a surprising victory in the playoffs.
- Game one of the first-round series showcased intense competition.
Key Facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Final Score | Lakers 107, Rockets 98 |
| Date | April 19, 2026 |
| LeBron's Points | 19 |
| LeBron's Assists | 13 |
Updates
Update at 10:54 UTC on 2026-05-02
BBC Sport reported LeBron James scores 28 points as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets to set up a Western Conference semi-final play-off against reigning NBA champions Oklahoma City Thunder. Sky Sports reported LeBron James nailed 28 points as the Los Angeles Lakers eliminated Houston with a 98-78 win in Game Six of their Western Conference first-round playoff series - holding the Rockets to a season low in points.
Sources: BBC Sport, Sky Sports
Sources
- Sky Sports: https://www.skysports.com/nba/news/12040/13533626/nba-playoffs-lebron-james-and-luke-kennard-lead-la-lakers-to-shock-win-over-houston-rockets-in-game-one-with-kevin-durant-absent
- BBC Sport: https://www.bbc.com/sport/basketball/articles/c87qxrggrewo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Sky Sports: https://www.skysports.com/nba/news/12040/13539104/lebron-james-scores-28-points-as-los-angeles-lakers-eliminate-houston-rockets-in-nba-playoffs