The stage is set for a blockbuster first-round series in the West. The NBA has officially released the full schedule for the highly anticipated playoff showdown between the No. 4 seed Los Angeles Lakers and the No. 5 seed Houston Rockets.

This series promises fireworks, headlined by a legendary duel between future Hall of Famers LeBron James and Kevin Durant. With the Lakers finishing 53-29 and the Rockets close behind at 52-30, every game in this best-of-seven clash will be critical.

Action kicks off at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Game 1 is set for Saturday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. Central, followed by Game 2 on Tuesday, April 21 at 9:30 p.m. Central. The series then shifts to Houston's Toyota Center for Games 3 and 4 on Friday, April 24 (7:00 p.m. Central) and Sunday, April 26 (8:30 p.m. Central).

Every game will be broadcast nationally, with specific networks to be announced. For local fans, radio coverage will be available on SportsTalk 790 KBME and NewsRadio 740 KTRH, with Spanish broadcasts on KLTN 102.9 HD2. Don't miss the postgame analysis on Space City Home Network, featuring Craig Ackerman, Ryan Hollins, and Vanessa Richardson.

Mark your calendars and get ready for a classic. Here is the confirmed first-round schedule. Times and broadcast details for any potential Games 5 through 7 will be announced by the league if needed.