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Houston Rockets 99, Los Angeles Lakers 93: final score and stats

Houston Rockets beat Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets 99 to Los Angeles Lakers 93, on Wednesday, April 29, 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 5Wednesday, April 29, 2026
DateApr 29, 2026
Start time10:00 PM ET
Venuecrypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
TVESPN
Attendance19,057

Line score

Team1234T
Houston Rockets2130252399
Los Angeles Lakers2819202693

Top performers

Houston Rockets
PointsJabari Smith Jr. · 22
ReboundsAlperen Sengun · 9
AssistsAlperen Sengun · 8
RatingJabari Smith Jr. · 22 PTS, 7 REB
Los Angeles Lakers
PointsLeBron James · 25
ReboundsDeandre Ayton · 17
AssistsLeBron James · 7
RatingDeandre Ayton · 18 PTS, 17 REB

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
33-75FG32-76
Field Goal %
44
42
14-403PT7-27
Three Point %
35
26
19-25FT22-27
Free Throw %
76
81
Rebounds
34
41
Offensive Rebounds
6
13
Defensive Rebounds
28
28
Assists
25
19
Steals
10
5
Blocks
4
5
Turnovers
10
15
Team Turnovers
1
0
Total Turnovers
11
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+/-
Jabari Smith Jr.42226-134-96-873002252+5
Tari Eason31186-112-64-551001145-3
Alperen Sengun43145-90-04-498521183+8
Amen Thompson46154-142-55-874340252+5
Reed Sheppard35125-122-70-006130003+2
Dorian Finney-Smith1162-52-50-031100031+6
Aaron Holiday1352-51-40-000000003+4
Josh Okogie1873-61-40-032010033+3
Team9933-7514-4019-2534251010462822

Los Angeles Lakers

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
LeBron James39259-200-67-1037220031-5
Rui Hachimura37125-112-30-040110134+5
Deandre Ayton38189-140-00-01701021073+2
Marcus Smart37113-73-72-252600052-7
Luke Kennard3110-40-21-232121032-3
Jarred Vanderbilt621-30-10-020000021-8
Jake LaRavia921-10-00-021001112-1
Jaxson Hayes1000-00-00-011100102-8
Austin Reaves34224-162-812-1346301043-5
Team9332-767-2722-2741191555132820

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?

Houston Rockets won, 99-93, on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

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

Houston Rockets 99, Los Angeles Lakers 93.

Who were the top performers?

Houston Rockets: Jabari Smith Jr. (22 points). Los Angeles Lakers: LeBron James (25 points).

Where is Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers played?

crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA.

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