LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers take a shot at a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Houston Rockets with a Friday night Game 3 in the first round of the NBA’s Western Conference Playoffs.

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets in the NBA Playoffs starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on April 25. This game takes place at the Target Center. Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets in the NBA Playoffs is available to live stream for free on YouTube.

NBA playoff odds for Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets Game 4 betting, with point spread, moneyline, over/under for Sunday, April 26, 2026.

The Boston Celtics take on the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 3 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs today — here’s how to watch. The round is currently tied 1-1.

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the first quarter of the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on April 24, 2026

Stephon Castle led the San Antonio Spurs to a 120-108 Game 3 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on the road, giving them a 2-1 series lead.

The Hawks guard is the fifth player in the last 35 seasons with a year-over-year jump of 11 or more points per game.

The NBA has announced news on the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets series going into Game 3, and it has to do with viewership.

Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.