Getty HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 18: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates with Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on March 18, 2026 in Houston, Texas. The NBA announced the schedule for the first-round playoff series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets on Tuesday. With Game 5 of the series not scheduled until April 29 , the Lakers may realistically get injured stars Luka Doncic and Austin