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The Lakers beat the Rockets 98–78 in Houston on May 1, 2026.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  LAL | 23 | 26 | 22 | 27 | 98 |
  HOU | 18 | 13 | 24 | 23 | 78 |
Los Angeles LakersHouston Rockets| LAL | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | 37 | 28 | 7 | 8 | 10-25 | 2-5 |
| Rui Hachimura | 35 | 21 | 6 | 2 | 8-15 | 5-7 |
| Marcus Smart | 35 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 2-7 | 2-4 |
| Austin Reaves | 31 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 7-14 | 0-4 |
| Deandre Ayton | 28 | 7 | 16 | 1 | 2-6 | 0-0 |
| Luke Kennard | 29 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1-6 | 1-2 |
| Jaxson Hayes | 17 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Jake LaRavia | 16 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 3-8 | 1-2 |
| Nick Smith Jr. | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 1-2 |
| Adou Thiero | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Bronny James | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Dalton Knecht | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Totals | 98 | 54 | 19 | 36-89 | 12-28 |
| HOU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amen Thompson | 45 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7-14 | 0-0 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | 42 | 9 | 12 | 3 | 3-11 | 1-6 |
| Alperen Sengun | 38 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 5-12 | 0-0 |
| Tari Eason | 37 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 5-14 | 2-7 |
| Reed Sheppard | 36 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 4-19 | 1-10 |
| Josh Okogie | 13 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1-3 | 1-2 |
| Aaron Holiday | 12 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| Jae'Sean Tate | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-2 |
| Clint Capela | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| JD Davison | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 78 | 45 | 13 | 28-80 | 5-28 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAL | 36-89 | 40% | 12-28 43% |
| HOU | 28-80 | 35% | 5-28 18% |
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.
LAL offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups · HOU defense in 2 (1 by a clear margin)
HOU offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (2 by a clear margin) · LAL defense in 2 (2 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 30 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
LALHOUExpected pace: about 100 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 30 teams, 1st = best.
LALHOUCrew chiefCurtis Blair · also working Kevin Cutler, Scott Foster, Karl Lane
Counts per game across his last 57 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
LAL offenseper gameHOU 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
LAL offense vs HOU defenseHOU offense vs LAL 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.
LALForAgainst51% of LAL's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
HOUForAgainst50% of HOU'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.
LAL 7series3 HOU| 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.
