Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) defends against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the second half of Game 6 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series in Houston, Friday, May 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) and Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) reach for a loose ball during the second half of Game 6 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series in Houston, Friday, May 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) blocks a shot by Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the second half of Game 6 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series in Houston, Friday, May 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) celebrates with forward LeBron James (23) during the second half of Game 6 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series against the Houston Rockets in Houston, Friday, May 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

TORONTO, CANADA - MAY 01: Daniel Caesar attends Game Six between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors in the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on May 01, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Cole Burston/Getty Images)

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - MAY 01: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons fouls Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic during the fourth quarter in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Kia Center on May 01, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. 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 Rich Storry/Getty Images) ***BESTPIX***

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MAY 01: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against Jabari Smith Jr. #10 of the Houston Rockets during the third quarter in Game Six of 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) ***BESTPIX***

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MAY 01: Rui Hachimura #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers walks off the court after defeating the Houston Rockets 98-78 in Game Six of 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)