The Houston Rockets are on the verge of making history. On Friday night, they have a chance to become the first team in NBA history to climb out of a 3-0 series hole. After dropping the first three games, the Rockets have stormed back to force a Game 6, keeping their playoff hopes alive against the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Lakers took a commanding lead in the series despite missing two of their top three scorers—Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves. Reaves made his return in Game 5 after more than a week off, but his presence wasn't enough to close out the series. Now, Los Angeles finds itself fighting to avoid a collapse.

Injuries have also plagued the Rockets. Star Kevin Durant has played in only one of the five games so far. In his absence, the burden has fallen on Alperen Şengün, Amen Thompson, and Jabari Smith Jr. Along with Reed Sheppard and Tari Eason, this young core has stepped up to match the Lakers' intensity. If they can keep it up, a Game 7 showdown is within reach.

LeBron James can't do it all alone—even if fans expect him to. Meanwhile, center Deandre Ayton has been a bright spot for the Lakers in their recent losses. He's posted double-doubles in Games 4 and 5, including an 18-point, 17-rebound effort. If Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard can return to form after Reaves' return, the Lakers will have a golden opportunity to close things out.

Whoever wins this series will face the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Semifinals. It's a high-stakes matchup with huge implications.

Here's everything you need to know to catch all the action:

How to Watch Rockets vs. Lakers Game 6
This game won't air on traditional TV. Instead, it's streaming live exclusively on Prime Video. New Amazon Prime customers can sign up for a 30-day free trial to watch.

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