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Los Angeles Lakers 96, Houston Rockets 115: final score and stats

Houston Rockets beat Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Lakers 96 to Houston Rockets 115, on Sunday, April 26, 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.

NBA · West 1st Round - Game 4Sunday, April 26, 2026
DateApr 26, 2026
Start time9:30 PM ET
VenueToyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX
TVNBC/Peacock
Attendance18,055

Line score

Team1234T
Los Angeles Lakers2126183196
Houston Rockets26303425115

Top performers

Los Angeles Lakers
PointsDeandre Ayton · 19
ReboundsDeandre Ayton · 10
AssistsLeBron James · 9
RatingDeandre Ayton · 19 PTS, 10 REB
Houston Rockets
PointsAmen Thompson · 23
ReboundsTari Eason · 8
AssistsAmen Thompson · 7
RatingTari Eason · 20 PTS, 8 REB, 5 STL

Team comparison

Los Angeles LakersHouston Rockets
Points per game
122.1
115.5
Points allowed per game
114.4
106.4
53-29Record52-30
1st in Pacific DivisionStanding2nd in Southwest Division
5-1Road record / home record5-1
WWWWWLast 5WLLWW
W6StreakW1

Team stats

Los Angeles LakersHouston Rockets
37-74FG39-81
Field Goal %
50
48
5-223PT12-30
Three Point %
23
40
17-21FT25-31
Free Throw %
81
81
Rebounds
37
35
Offensive Rebounds
10
11
Defensive Rebounds
27
24
Assists
23
19
Steals
6
17
Blocks
7
4
Turnovers
23
13
Team Turnovers
1
0
Total Turnovers
24
13
Technical Fouls
3
2

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

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

Box score

Los Angeles Lakers

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
LeBron James33102-90-36-649800042-18
Rui Hachimura30136-101-20-031111032-18
Deandre Ayton25199-120-01-1100200283-19
Marcus Smart3193-80-23-325433112-20
Luke Kennard3273-80-31-132200033-13
Maxi Kleber710-00-01-212010101+1
Jarred Vanderbilt1484-60-10-140110220-1
Jake LaRavia1662-50-12-230201210-14
Dalton Knecht782-32-32-230000030+4
Adou Thiero631-10-01-100100001+4
Jaxson Hayes1521-20-00-220001024-4
Nick Smith Jr.752-51-30-000101000+4
Bronny James1552-51-40-024100202-1
Team9637-745-2217-2137232367102720

Houston Rockets

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Jabari Smith Jr.42164-152-106-683130173+24
Tari Eason30207-102-54-482251174+31
Alperen Sengun33196-120-07-1362211333+7
Amen Thompson412310-160-03-347410222+21
Reed Sheppard29176-124-71-113130012+22
Jeff Green300-00-00-000000000-4
Dorian Finney-Smith1920-20-12-210001013-13
Jae'Sean Tate321-10-00-010000102-6
Aaron Holiday1993-83-50-001111000-1
Josh Okogie1952-51-20-041030313+20
JD Davison320-00-02-220200020-6
Team11539-8112-3025-31351913174112422

Recent form

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
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

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 Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets?

Houston Rockets won, 115-96, on Sunday, April 26, 2026.

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

Los Angeles Lakers 96, Houston Rockets 115.

Who were the top performers?

Los Angeles Lakers: Deandre Ayton (19 points). Houston Rockets: Amen Thompson (23 points).

Where is Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets played?

Toyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX.

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