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Los Angeles Lakers 100, Houston Rockets 92: final score and stats

Los Angeles Lakers beat Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers 100 to Houston Rockets 92, on Monday, March 16, 2026 at Toyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers.

NBAMonday, March 16, 2026
DateMar 16, 2026
Start time9:30 PM ET
VenueToyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX
TVPeacock/NBCSN
Attendance18,055

Line score

Team1234T
Los Angeles Lakers29223217100
Houston Rockets2829231292

Top performers

Los Angeles Lakers
PointsLuka Doncic · 36
ReboundsDeandre Ayton · 11
AssistsLeBron James · 5
RatingLuka Doncic · 36 PTS, 6 REB
Houston Rockets
PointsJabari Smith Jr. · 22
ReboundsAmen Thompson · 12
AssistsAmen Thompson · 5
RatingAmen Thompson · 19 PTS, 12 REB

Team comparison

Los Angeles LakersHouston Rockets
Points per game
122.2
115.5
Points allowed per game
114.2
106.4
43-25Record41-26
1st in Pacific DivisionStanding2nd in Southwest Division
6-1Road record / home record5-1
WWWWWLast 5WLLWW
W7StreakW1

Team stats

Los Angeles LakersHouston Rockets
37-84FG38-79
Field Goal %
44
48
8-343PT5-26
Three Point %
24
19
18-22FT11-15
Free Throw %
82
73
Rebounds
32
44
Offensive Rebounds
12
15
Defensive Rebounds
20
29
Assists
17
21
Steals
14
9
Blocks
2
3
Turnovers
11
22
Team Turnovers
1
2
Total Turnovers
12
24
Technical Fouls
0
1

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Los Angeles Lakers
Quentin Grimes G · Finger
Out
Austin Reaves G · Heel
Day-To-Day
Luka Doncic G · Ankle
Day-To-Day
Collin Sexton G · Head
Day-To-Day
Houston Rockets
Clint Capela C · Ankle - Sprain
Out
Steven Adams C · Calf - Strain
Out

Box score

Los Angeles Lakers

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
LeBron James33187-131-33-455120144+13
Deandre Ayton2773-60-01-2110111651+11
Marcus Smart36114-93-70-001000005+6
Luka Doncic403614-274-124-564420061+6
Austin Reaves40155-180-85-535141121+11
Rui Hachimura2363-60-20-030110124-3
Jake LaRavia1271-20-05-640330311-1
Jaxson Hayes1200-10-00-000010001-6
Luke Kennard1700-20-20-002000000+3
Team10037-848-3418-22321711142122018

Houston Rockets

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Kevin Durant37188-160-32-252700051-7
Jabari Smith Jr.40229-172-82-280101262-6
Tari Eason3352-110-31-293220543-6
Clint Capela2693-40-03-582310264-2
Amen Thompson41198-130-13-4125401573-6
Dorian Finney-Smith2483-72-50-024311110+11
Josh Okogie800-00-00-002020001-11
Reed Sheppard31115-111-60-003230004-13
Team9238-795-2611-1544212293152918

Recent form

Nov 11, 2026 · at Milwaukee BucksW 123-112
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 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

Season series

Series tied 1-1
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 Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets?

Los Angeles Lakers won, 100-92, on Monday, March 16, 2026.

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

Los Angeles Lakers 100, Houston Rockets 92.

Who were the top performers?

Los Angeles Lakers: Luka Doncic (36 points). Houston Rockets: Jabari Smith Jr. (22 points).

Where is Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets played?

Toyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX.

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