Los Angeles Lakers @ Houston Rockets: Mar 28, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Los Angeles LakersLakers
3-1 · Away
3:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Sunday, March 28, 2027
Houston RocketsRockets
4-0 · Home

Lakers vs Rockets tips off at 3:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT) on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at Toyota Center, Houston. Watch it on ESPN.

How to Watch Lakers vs Rockets: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Sunday, March 28, 20273:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT
Watch on
ESPN
Stream
ESPN AppAlso on NBA League Pass
Arena
Toyota CenterHouston

Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: TSN / Sportsnet.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Alperen SengunRocketsCOutBackOct 27, 2026
Marcus SmartRocketsGDay-To-DayForearmOct 24, 2026
Steven AdamsRocketsCOutSoleusOct 24, 2026
Adou ThieroLakersFDay-To-DayKneeOct 20, 2026
Cameron CarrLakersGDay-To-DayObliqueOct 27, 2026

Status as of 11:20 AM ET, Oct 28. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Lakers

Rockets

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Lakers vs Rockets Preview

The Lakers are 3-1 this season, while the Rockets are 4-0 this season.

The Lakers won last season's series 2-1. The Rockets rank 13th in rebounds, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Luka Dončić (36.0 points per game) and Alperen Sengun (24.5 points per game).

Lakers vs Rockets Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesLakers 2-1Playoffs: Lakers 4-2

Previous meetings

Lakers vs Rockets Season Stats 2026-27

Lakers 4 GPRockets 4 GP
128.3#2
Points per game
120.8#7
120.3#20
Opponent points
111.0#11
55.0%#1
Field goal %
50.6%#3
41.3%#1
Three-point %
39.0%#4
80.8%#8
Free throw %
83.8%#4
35.3#30
Rebounds
45.3#13
25.8#16
Assists
28.8#4
9.8#9
Steals
9.8#9
6.0#7
Blocks
5.3#13
16.0#18
Turnovers
16.3#19

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Thunder4-0–
2Rockets4-0–
3Grizzlies4-0–
4Trail Blazers3-00.5
5Timberwolves3-11.0
6Lakers3-11.0
7Spurs2-22.0
8Mavericks2-22.0

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Lakers vs Rockets FAQs

What time does Lakers vs Rockets start?

The Los Angeles Lakers play the Houston Rockets on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at Toyota Center in Houston. Tip-off is 3:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT).

What channel is Lakers vs Rockets on?

Lakers vs Rockets airs nationally on ESPN. Stream it on ESPN app.

What are the Lakers and Rockets records?

Going into this game the Lakers were 3-1 and the Rockets were 4-0 this season.

Who is injured for Lakers vs Rockets?

As of 11:20 AM ET, Oct 28: Alperen Sengun (Rockets, out, back); Marcus Smart (Rockets, day-to-day, forearm); Steven Adams (Rockets, out, soleus); Adou Thiero (Lakers, day-to-day, knee); Cameron Carr (Lakers, day-to-day, oblique).

How did Lakers vs Rockets go last season?

The Lakers won the regular-season series 2-1 in 2025-26. In the playoffs the Lakers won the series 4-2.

Who won the last Lakers vs Rockets game?

The Lakers beat the Rockets 98-78 on May 1, 2026 on the road.

Where is Lakers vs Rockets being played?

At Toyota Center in Houston, the home arena of the Houston Rockets.

Is Lakers vs Rockets on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Lakers and Rockets markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (Space City Home Network app for Rockets fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.