NBA Scores today: Lakers vs Rockets, Magic vs Pistons, and Raptors vs Cavaliers

Published May 2, 2026 11:06am
Updated May 2, 2026 12:28pm

May 1, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) rebounds against Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) during the first quarter game six of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. (Erik Williams-Imagn Images/REUTERS)

Here are the scores of the NBA Playoff games Friday, May 1 (US time):

West: Los Angeles Lakers 98-78 Houston Rockets (LAL wins, 4-2)

East: Orlando Magic 79-93 Detroit Pistons (Series tied, 3-3)

East: Toronto Raptors 112-110 Cleveland Cavaliers (OT) (Series tied, 3-3)

—JKC, GMA News

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