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Houston Rockets 94, Los Angeles Lakers 101: final score and stats

Los Angeles Lakers beat Houston Rockets, Houston Rockets 94 to Los Angeles Lakers 101, on Tuesday, April 21, 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 2Tuesday, April 21, 2026
DateApr 21, 2026
Start time10:30 PM ET
Venuecrypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
TVNBC/Peacock
Attendance19,057

Line score

Team1234T
Houston Rockets2625172694
Los Angeles Lakers33212126101

Top performers

Houston Rockets
PointsKevin Durant · 23
ReboundsAlperen Sengun · 11
AssistsAmen Thompson · 9
RatingAlperen Sengun · 20 PTS, 11 REB, 4 STL
Los Angeles Lakers
PointsLeBron James · 28
ReboundsLeBron James · 8
AssistsLeBron James · 7
RatingMarcus Smart · 25 PTS, 7 AST, 5 STL

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
36-89FG33-72
Field Goal %
40
46
7-293PT13-28
Three Point %
24
46
15-19FT22-28
Free Throw %
79
79
Rebounds
42
37
Offensive Rebounds
17
9
Defensive Rebounds
25
28
Assists
23
21
Steals
8
11
Blocks
6
5
Turnovers
15
12
Team Turnovers
0
3
Total Turnovers
15
15
Technical Fouls
0
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+/-
Kevin Durant41237-121-48-964911244-2
Jabari Smith Jr.39187-163-71-261101152-11
Alperen Sengun35209-200-12-3115142564+1
Josh Okogie2473-61-30-020000113-4
Amen Thompson42166-100-14-559310144+1
Jae'Sean Tate900-10-10-010000103-4
Tari Eason27104-142-60-081101532-4
Clint Capela500-30-00-020001110-9
Aaron Holiday700-30-30-010010010-4
Reed Sheppard1100-40-30-003010000+1
Team9436-897-2915-1942231586172522

Los Angeles Lakers

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
LeBron James39288-202-510-1487310173+6
Rui Hachimura43135-103-60-0520001430
Deandre Ayton2763-80-00-051101141-5
Marcus Smart35258-135-74-527351113+3
Luke Kennard42238-133-64-462230151+2
Jarred Vanderbilt1400-30-20-051010142+8
Jake LaRavia1600-20-10-020201115+8
Jaxson Hayes2161-20-14-541012222+12
Bronny James300-10-00-000100000+1
Team10133-7213-2822-2837211211592820

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, 101-94, on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

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

Houston Rockets 94, Los Angeles Lakers 101.

Who were the top performers?

Houston Rockets: Kevin Durant (23 points). Los Angeles Lakers: LeBron James (28 points).

Where is Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers played?

crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA.

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