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The Lakers beat the Rockets 107–98 at home on Apr 18, 2026.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  HOU | 29 | 19 | 18 | 32 | 98 |
  LAL | 33 | 17 | 25 | 32 | 107 |
Houston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers| HOU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amen Thompson | 43 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 7-18 | 0-1 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | 43 | 16 | 12 | 0 | 5-14 | 3-9 |
| Alperen Sengun | 36 | 19 | 8 | 6 | 6-19 | 0-2 |
| Reed Sheppard | 36 | 17 | 1 | 8 | 6-20 | 5-14 |
| Josh Okogie | 26 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 2-4 | 1-2 |
| Tari Eason | 24 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 7-7 | 2-2 |
| Clint Capela | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Aaron Holiday | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-4 | 0-2 |
| Jae'Sean Tate | 10 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1-5 | 0-1 |
| Totals | 98 | 44 | 24 | 35-93 | 11-33 |
| LAL | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rui Hachimura | 42 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 6-10 | 2-4 |
| Luke Kennard | 38 | 27 | 4 | 3 | 9-13 | 5-5 |
| LeBron James | 38 | 19 | 8 | 13 | 9-15 | 1-2 |
| Deandre Ayton | 35 | 19 | 11 | 2 | 8-10 | 0-0 |
| Marcus Smart | 34 | 15 | 2 | 8 | 5-12 | 1-5 |
| Jake LaRavia | 18 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1-3 | 0-1 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | 18 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Jaxson Hayes | 13 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Bronny James | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 107 | 35 | 29 | 40-66 | 10-19 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
| Team | Made | FG% | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | 35-93 | 38% | 11-33 33% |
| LAL | 40-66 | 61% | 10-19 53% |
From charted shot locations; free throws have none. Both teams are drawn at one basket. Made and FG% follow the shot type chosen above; 3PT is always the threes. Descriptive history of this game.
HOU offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (2 by a clear margin) · LAL defense in 2 (2 by a clear margin)
LAL offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups · HOU defense in 2 (1 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 30 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
HOULALExpected pace: about 100 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 30 teams, 1st = best.
HOULALCrew chiefJames Capers · also working Ed Malloy, Tyler Ford, John Butler
Counts per game across his last 58 games next to the league's over the same dates (bar: 90% range, dot: his average, line: the league's). History, not a forecast.
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amen Thompson | 38.8 | 20.4 | 8.0 | 5.4 |
| Kevin Durant | 36.1 | 26.6 | 5.3 | 6.3 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | 36.1 | 17.1 | 7.1 | 2.1 |
| Alperen Sengun | 32.9 | 21.2 | 8.6 | 6.7 |
| Reed Sheppard | 27.1 | 14.1 | 3.4 | 4.1 |
| Tari Eason | 24.3 | 10.1 | 6.0 | 1.1 |
| Aaron Holiday | 15.9 | 5.6 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Josh Okogie | 12.1 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 0.9 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Reaves | 36.8 | 20.1 | 4.2 | 5.4 |
| Luka Doncic | 36.7 | 37.7 | 6.3 | 6.7 |
| LeBron James | 32.8 | 19.9 | 7.4 | 8.0 |
| Marcus Smart | 28.8 | 7.0 | 2.2 | 4.5 |
| Deandre Ayton | 26.2 | 11.9 | 6.6 | 0.6 |
| Jake LaRavia | 24.8 | 6.0 | 4.4 | 1.3 |
| Rui Hachimura | 24.7 | 11.2 | 3.5 | 0.5 |
| Luke Kennard | 23.7 | 8.4 | 2.9 | 3.1 |
HOU offenseper gameLAL defenseRank among 30 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
2025–26 · points a game by shot type · rank 1 = the most in the league · the tick on each bar is the league average
HOU offense vs LAL defenseLAL offense vs HOU defenseFrom play-by-play: transition = the first shot within 7 seconds of a defensive rebound, turnover or opponent score; putback = within 3 seconds of the team's own offensive rebound; the rest by the shot label (spot-up = the plain jump shot). Free throws from the box score. Hover a number for the league average. An approximation of play types, not tracking data.
HOUForAgainst50% of HOU's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
LALForAgainst51% of LAL's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
HOU 3series7 LAL| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | LAL 98 | HOU 78 | LAL+20 | +20 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | HOU 99 | LAL 93 | HOU+6 | +6 |
| Apr 26, 2026 | LAL 96 | HOU 115 | HOU+19 | +19 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | LAL 112 | HOU 108 | LAL+4 | +4 |
| Apr 21, 2026 | HOU 94 | LAL 101 | LAL+7 | +7 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | HOU 98 | LAL 107 | LAL+9 | +9 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | LAL 124 | HOU 116 | LAL+8 | +8 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | LAL 100 | HOU 92 | LAL+8 | +8 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 2025 | HOU 119 | LAL 96 | HOU+23 | +23 |
| Apr 11, 2025 | HOU 109 | LAL 140 | LAL+31 | +31 |
From box scores and play-by-play. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
