Getty Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets first-round playoff schedule The NBA has finalized the first-round playoff schedule for the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets, setting the stage for a high-stakes Western Conference matchup. The Lakers enter as the No. 4 seed after finishing 53-29, while the Rockets secured the No. 5 seed and will look to capitalize on key injuries affecting Los Angeles. Game 1 is set for Saturday, April 18, at Crypto.com Arena, marking the beginning of a series