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ClippersLos Angeles Lakers @ Houston Rockets: Apr 24, 2026
Lakers vs Rockets final: the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets 112-108 in overtime on April 24, 2026 at Toyota Center, Houston.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakers | 39 | 24 | 17 | 21 | 11 | 112 |
| Rockets | 32 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 7 | 108 |
Top Performers
Lakers
- 29 PTS LeBron James
- 13 REB LeBron James
- 10 AST Marcus Smart
Rockets
- 33 PTS Alperen Sengun
- 16 REB Alperen Sengun
- 7 AST Reed Sheppard
Lakers vs Rockets Box Score
Los Angeles Lakers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Kennard G | 45 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4-12 | 1-6 | 5-6 | -3 |
| Marcus Smart G | 39 | 21 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5-9 | 2-4 | 9-11 | +3 |
| LeBron James F | 45 | 29 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 10-22 | 4-9 | 5-6 | 0 |
| Deandre Ayton C | 32 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Rui Hachimura F | 43 | 22 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8-14 | 4-7 | 2-4 | 0 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jarred Vanderbilt F | 14 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-5 | 0-2 | 1-2 | +6 |
| Bronny James G | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Jaxson Hayes CF | 19 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5-8 | 0-0 | 2-3 | +7 |
| Jake LaRavia F | 14 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +9 |
| Nick Smith Jr. G | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
Houston Rockets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun C | 46 | 33 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 15-27 | 1-5 | 2-3 | +10 |
| Reed Sheppard G | 45 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6-21 | 4-13 | 1-2 | -2 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. F | 43 | 24 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8-16 | 6-10 | 2-2 | +4 |
| Amen Thompson G | 48 | 26 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 8-14 | 0-1 | 10-13 | +6 |
| Tari Eason F | 45 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2-9 | 0-4 | 1-1 | +6 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Clint Capela C | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -11 |
| Josh Okogie G | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -13 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith F | 11 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-5 | 0-4 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Aaron Holiday G | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Jeff Green F | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Jae'Sean Tate F | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1-2 | -9 |
Lakers vs Rockets Recap
The Lakers beat the Rockets 112-108 in overtime, outscoring Houston 11-7 in the extra period to take a 3-0 series lead in the Western Conference first round. The teams were tied 101-101 after four quarters.
The Lakers led by 11 at halftime before Houston clawed back. The Rockets outscored Los Angeles 23-17 in the third quarter and 26-21 in the fourth to force overtime. The Lakers made 24 of 32 free throws, while Houston made 17 of 23.
LeBron James led the Lakers with 29 points and 13 rebounds. Alperen Sengun topped the Rockets with 33 points and 16 rebounds. Houston grabbed 49 rebounds to Los Angeles' 45, but the Lakers committed only 20 turnovers compared to the Rockets' 15.
The number to know: Marcus Smart dished 10 assists for the Lakers while Reed Sheppard had 7 for Houston, a gap that reflected Los Angeles' offensive balance down the stretch.
Team Stats
| Lakers | Stat | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| 38-79 | Field Goals | 40-98 |
| 48.1% | FG % | 40.8% |
| 12-29 | 3-Pointers | 11-39 |
| 41.4% | 3P % | 28.2% |
| 24-32 | Free Throws | 17-23 |
| 75.0% | FT % | 73.9% |
| 45 | Rebounds | 49 |
| 9 | Off. Rebounds | 18 |
| 28 | Assists | 21 |
| 12 | Steals | 15 |
| 6 | Blocks | 6 |
| 20 | Turnovers | 15 |
| 23 | Fouls | 20 |
| 15 | Biggest Lead | 6 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lakers | 55.7% | 17.7% | 22.5% | 0.304 |
 Rockets | 46.4% | 12.2% | 33.3% | 0.173 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Lakers vs Rockets Game Info
- Date & time
- Friday, April 24, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- TV
- National TVLocal: Lakers Spectrum SportsNet · Rockets Space City Home Network
- Arena
- Toyota CenterHouston
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonNBA Playoffs
Lakers vs Rockets Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Lakers last 5
- W vs Rockets 101-94 Apr 21, 2026
- W vs Rockets 107-98 Apr 18, 2026
- W vs Jazz 131-107 Apr 12, 2026
- W vs Suns 101-73 Apr 10, 2026
- W @ Warriors 119-103 Apr 9, 2026
Rockets last 5
- L @ Lakers 94-101 Apr 21, 2026
- L @ Lakers 98-107 Apr 18, 2026
- W vs Grizzlies 132-101 Apr 12, 2026
- L vs Timberwolves 132-136 Apr 10, 2026
- W vs 76ers 113-102 Apr 9, 2026
Previous meetings
- May 1, 2026 Lakers @ Rockets 98-78
- Apr 29, 2026 Rockets @ Lakers 99-93
- Apr 26, 2026 Lakers @ Rockets 96-115
- Apr 21, 2026 Rockets @ Lakers 94-101
- Apr 18, 2026 Rockets @ Lakers 98-107
More NBA Games on Apr 24, 2026
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That covers Lakers vs Rockets: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Lakers visit the Clippers Oct 28; Rockets visit the Bucks Oct 28.
Lakers vs Rockets FAQs
Who won Lakers vs Rockets on Apr 24, 2026?
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets 112-108 in overtime on Friday, April 24, 2026 at Toyota Center in Houston. LeBron James led the Lakers with 29 points.
What are the Lakers and Rockets playoff records?
After this game the Lakers were 3-0 and the Rockets were 0-3 in the playoffs.
Who was the top scorer in Lakers vs Rockets?
LeBron James scored 29 for the Lakers. Alperen Sengun scored 33 for the Rockets.
Who leads the Lakers vs Rockets season series?
The Lakers lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season. In the playoffs the Lakers won the series 3-2.
Who won the last Lakers vs Rockets game?
The Lakers beat the Rockets 98-78 on May 1, 2026 on the road.
Where was Lakers vs Rockets played?
At Toyota Center in Houston, the home arena of the Houston Rockets.
What was the score by quarter in Lakers vs Rockets?
Lakers-Rockets: Q1 39-32, Q2 24-20, Q3 17-23, Q4 21-26, OT 11-7.
What is next for the Lakers and Rockets?
Lakers visit the Clippers on Wednesday, October 28 at 10:30 PM ET; Rockets visit the Bucks on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET.