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HOUSTON, TEXAS - MAY 01: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up prior to Game Six against the Houston Rockets in the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 01, 2026 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. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
On Friday night, the Los Angeles Lakers are playing the Houston Rockets (in Texas) for Game 6 of their first-round playoff series.
A victory on Friday would end the series.
LeBron James had 20 points, three rebounds and five assists while shooting 8/16 from the field and 2/5 from three-point range in his first 23 minutes of playing time.
Jovan Buha wrote: “Halftime: Lakers 49, Rockets 31 After trailing 16-11 midway through 1Q, LA has outscored HOU 38-15. Their defense has been suffocating. Offensively, they’re taking care of the ball and dominating the offensive glass. LeBron has 18/3/5 — he’s been amazing. Rui has 10 points.”
Halftime: Lakers 49, Rockets 31
After trailing 16-11 midway through 1Q, LA has outscored HOU 38-15. Their defense has been suffocating. Offensively, they’re taking care of the ball and dominating the offensive glass. LeBron has 18/3/5 — he’s been amazing. Rui has 10 points.
GettyLeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers throws chalk prior to Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on May 01, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
James also made history.
Real App wrote: “LeBron James is the fastest Laker since Shaq to reach 1,500 playoff points with the team.”
LeBron James is the fastest Laker since Shaq to reach 1,500 playoff points with the team.
James is in his 23rd season (at 41-years-old).
That said, he still finished the regular season with averages of 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 7.2 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 51.5% from the field and 31.7% from three-point range in 60 games.
Ryan Ward of Lakers OnSI wrote: “Per Lakers: With his 11th point tonight at Houston, LeBron James reached 1,500 playoff points as a Laker, becoming the 13th player in franchise history to do so.”
GettyLeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Houston Rockets during the first period in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 01, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
James is in his eighth year playing for the Lakers.
After winning the 2020 title (and reaching the 2023 Western Conference finals), they are coming off a season where they lost in the first round.
This summer, James will be a free agent.
Real App added: “LeBron reached 1,500 playoff points with the Lakers faster than Kobe, Wilt, & Magic.”
GettyLeBron 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 in Houston, Texas.
If the Lakers lose on Friday, they will head home to host the Rockets for Game 7 on Sunday.
Whoever wins the series will face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round.
The Thunder swept the Phoenix Suns in the first round (and are coming off a season where they won their first title).
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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