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Houston Rockets 98, Los Angeles Lakers 107: final score and stats

Los Angeles Lakers beat Houston Rockets, Houston Rockets 98 to Los Angeles Lakers 107, on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets.

NBA · West 1st Round - Game 1Saturday, April 18, 2026
DateApr 18, 2026
Start time8:30 PM ET
Venuecrypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
TVABC
Attendance19,057

Line score

Team1234T
Houston Rockets2919183298
Los Angeles Lakers33172532107

Top performers

Houston Rockets
PointsAlperen Sengun · 19
ReboundsJabari Smith Jr. · 12
AssistsReed Sheppard · 8
RatingTari Eason · 16 PTS, 10 REB, 3 STL
Los Angeles Lakers
PointsLuke Kennard · 27
ReboundsDeandre Ayton · 11
AssistsLeBron James · 13
RatingLeBron James · 19 PTS, 8 REB, 13 AST

Team comparison

Houston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
Points per game
115.5
122.1
Points allowed per game
106.4
114.4
52-30Record53-29
2nd in Southwest DivisionStanding1st in Pacific Division
3-2Road record / home record5-1
WLLWWLast 5WWWWW
W1StreakW6

Team stats

Houston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers
35-93FG40-66
Field Goal %
38
61
11-333PT10-19
Three Point %
33
53
17-25FT17-26
Free Throw %
68
65
Rebounds
44
35
Offensive Rebounds
21
3
Defensive Rebounds
23
32
Assists
24
29
Steals
13
7
Blocks
3
8
Turnovers
13
18
Team Turnovers
0
2
Total Turnovers
13
20
Technical Fouls
2
0

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Houston Rockets
Clint Capela C · Ankle - Sprain
Out
Steven Adams C · Calf - Strain
Out
Los Angeles Lakers
Quentin Grimes G · Finger
Out

Box score

Houston Rockets

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Jabari Smith Jr.43165-143-93-5120120571-7
Alperen Sengun36196-190-27-986311445-2
Josh Okogie2672-41-22-201020002-10
Amen Thompson43177-180-13-6772314340
Reed Sheppard36176-205-140-018411012-7
Jae'Sean Tate1041-50-12-240010402-5
Tari Eason24167-72-20-1102130374-6
Clint Capela1121-20-00-020100110-7
Aaron Holiday1100-40-20-000100002-1
Team9835-9311-3317-25442413133212322

Los Angeles Lakers

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
LeBron James38199-151-20-2813221083+11
Rui Hachimura42146-102-40-020232023+7
Deandre Ayton35198-100-03-3112301381+7
Marcus Smart34155-121-54-828512024-5
Luke Kennard38279-135-54-643300041+7
Jarred Vanderbilt1831-21-20-050000055+4
Jake LaRavia1861-30-14-423111022+9
Jaxson Hayes1341-10-02-310101014+2
Bronny James400-00-00-000100002+3
Team10740-6610-1917-263529187833225

Recent form

Nov 9, 2026 · vs Denver NuggetsW 110-100
Nov 7, 2026 · at Phoenix SunsL 99-102
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Minnesota TimberwolvesL 107-117
Nov 2, 2026 · vs Boston CelticsW 109-93
Oct 31, 2026 · vs Oklahoma City ThunderW 119-98
Nov 9, 2026 · at Atlanta HawksW 124-114
Nov 8, 2026 · at Detroit PistonsW 121-116
Nov 6, 2026 · vs Portland Trail BlazersW 124-118
Nov 4, 2026 · at Sacramento KingsW 116-103
Nov 2, 2026 · vs Miami HeatW 138-117

Season series

LAL win series 2-1
Mar 18, 2026LAL 124, HOU 116
Mar 16, 2026LAL 100, HOU 92
Dec 25, 2025HOU 119, LAL 96

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers?

Los Angeles Lakers won, 107-98, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

What was the final score of Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers?

Houston Rockets 98, Los Angeles Lakers 107.

Who were the top performers?

Houston Rockets: Alperen Sengun (19 points). Los Angeles Lakers: Luke Kennard (27 points).

Where is Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers played?

crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA.

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