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Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Houston Rockets (8-3) visit the Los Angeles Lakers (10-2) on Thursday, February 18, 2027 at 10:00 PM ET, at crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA. TV: Prime Video. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets.

NBAThursday, February 18, 2027

Houston Rockets8-3

10:00 PM ETFeb 18, 2027

Los Angeles Lakers10-2

DateFeb 18, 2027

Time10:00 PM ET

Venuecrypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA

TVPrime Video

Team comparison

Houston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers

Points per game

115.5

122.1

Points allowed per game

106.4

114.4

8-3Record10-2

2nd in Southwest DivisionStanding1st in Pacific Division

3-2Road record / home record5-1

WLLWWLast 5WWWWW

W1StreakW6

Team stats

Houston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers

W1StreakW6

Points Against

106.4

114.4

7-3Last Ten Games8-2

Points Per Game

115.5

122.1

Field Goal %

Three Point %

Rebounds Per Game

44.5

40.3

Assists Per Game

27.0

24.1

Blocks Per Game

5.8

6.4

Steals Per Game

8.5

10.8

Team Turnovers Per Game

1.1

0.8

Total Turnovers Per Game

15.3

16.8

Injury report

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Houston Rockets

Clint Capela C · Ankle - Sprain

Out

Steven Adams C · Calf - Strain

Out

Los Angeles Lakers

Quentin Grimes G · Finger

Day-To-Day

Recent form

Houston RocketsWLLWW

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

Los Angeles LakersWWWWW

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

Series starts 11/30

Mar 28, 2027LAL 0, HOU 0

Feb 18, 2027HOU 0, LAL 0

Dec 29, 2026HOU 0, LAL 0

Nov 30, 2026LAL 0, HOU 0

Team pages

Houston Rockets
Schedule, roster and stats

Los Angeles Lakers
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers?

The game is on Thursday, February 18, 2027 at 10:00 PM ET at crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA.

How can I watch Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers?

TV: Prime Video.

What are the records of the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers?

Houston Rockets: 8-3. Los Angeles Lakers: 10-2.

Who is injured for Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers?

Listed out or doubtful: Houston Rockets: Clint Capela, Steven Adams. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers played?

crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA.

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