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NuggetsHouston Rockets @ Los Angeles Lakers: Apr 29, 2026
Rockets vs Lakers final: the Houston Rockets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 99-93 on April 29, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockets | 21 | 30 | 25 | 23 | 99 |
| Lakers | 28 | 19 | 20 | 26 | 93 |
Top Performers
Rockets
- 22 PTS Jabari Smith Jr.
- 9 REB Alperen Sengun
- 8 AST Alperen Sengun
Lakers
- 25 PTS LeBron James
- 17 REB Deandre Ayton
- 7 AST LeBron James
Rockets vs Lakers Box Score
Houston Rockets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Smith Jr. F | 42 | 22 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6-13 | 4-9 | 6-8 | +5 |
| Reed Sheppard G | 35 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5-12 | 2-7 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Amen Thompson G | 45 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 4-14 | 2-5 | 5-8 | +5 |
| Alperen Sengun C | 43 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5-9 | 0-0 | 4-4 | +8 |
| Tari Eason F | 31 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6-11 | 2-6 | 4-5 | -3 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Josh Okogie G | 18 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-6 | 1-4 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Aaron Holiday G | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-5 | 1-4 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith F | 11 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-5 | 2-5 | 0-0 | +6 |
Los Angeles Lakers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Kennard G | 31 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0-4 | 0-2 | 1-2 | -3 |
| Marcus Smart G | 36 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3-7 | 3-7 | 2-2 | -7 |
| Deandre Ayton C | 38 | 18 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 9-14 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +2 |
| LeBron James F | 39 | 25 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9-20 | 0-6 | 7-10 | -5 |
| Rui Hachimura F | 36 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5-11 | 2-3 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Austin Reaves G | 33 | 22 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4-16 | 2-8 | 12-13 | -5 |
| Jake LaRavia F | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt F | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -8 |
| Jaxson Hayes CF | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -8 |
Rockets vs Lakers Recap
Houston beat Los Angeles 99-93 in a second-half rally, cutting the series deficit to 3-2. The Rockets trailed 28-21 after one quarter but outscored the Lakers 30-19 in the second to take a 4-point halftime lead.
Houston extended that edge to 9 points by the end of three quarters. The Rockets shot 14 of 40 from three while holding the Lakers to 7 of 27. Houston committed only 10 turnovers against Los Angeles' 15.
Jabari Smith Jr. led the Rockets with 22 points. LeBron James scored 25 for the Lakers but also had only 7 assists as Los Angeles managed just 19 team assists. Alperen Sengun added 9 rebounds and 8 assists for Houston, while Deandre Ayton grabbed 17 rebounds for the Lakers.
The number to know: Houston made 19 of 25 free throws while the Lakers made 22 of 27, yet the difference at the line decided nothing against Houston's three-point advantage.
Team Stats
| Rockets | Stat | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| 33-75 | Field Goals | 32-76 |
| 44.0% | FG % | 42.1% |
| 14-40 | 3-Pointers | 7-27 |
| 35.0% | 3P % | 25.9% |
| 19-25 | Free Throws | 22-27 |
| 76.0% | FT % | 81.5% |
| 34 | Rebounds | 41 |
| 6 | Off. Rebounds | 13 |
| 25 | Assists | 19 |
| 10 | Steals | 5 |
| 4 | Blocks | 5 |
| 10 | Turnovers | 15 |
| 22 | Fouls | 20 |
| 13 | Biggest Lead | 11 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rockets | 53.3% | 10.4% | 17.6% | 0.253 |
 Lakers | 46.7% | 14.6% | 31.7% | 0.289 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Rockets vs Lakers Game Info
- Date & time
- Wednesday, April 29, 202610:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
- TV
- National TVLocal: Rockets Space City Home Network · Lakers Spectrum SportsNet
- Arena
- Crypto.com ArenaLos Angeles
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonNBA Playoffs
Rockets vs Lakers Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Rockets last 5
- W vs Lakers 115-96 Apr 26, 2026
- L vs Lakers 108-112 Apr 24, 2026
- L @ Lakers 94-101 Apr 21, 2026
- L @ Lakers 98-107 Apr 18, 2026
- W vs Grizzlies 132-101 Apr 12, 2026
Lakers last 5
- L @ Rockets 96-115 Apr 26, 2026
- W @ Rockets 112-108 Apr 24, 2026
- W vs Rockets 101-94 Apr 21, 2026
- W vs Rockets 107-98 Apr 18, 2026
- W vs Jazz 131-107 Apr 12, 2026
Previous meetings
- May 1, 2026 Lakers @ Rockets 98-78
- Apr 26, 2026 Lakers @ Rockets 96-115
- Apr 24, 2026 Lakers @ Rockets 112-108
- Apr 21, 2026 Rockets @ Lakers 94-101
- Apr 18, 2026 Rockets @ Lakers 98-107
More NBA Games on Apr 29, 2026
- Final · Playoffs
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Toronto Raptors2-1120
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That covers Rockets vs Lakers: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Rockets host the Hawks Oct 26; Lakers host the Trail Blazers Oct 27.
Rockets vs Lakers FAQs
Who won Rockets vs Lakers on Apr 29, 2026?
The Houston Rockets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 99-93 on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Jabari Smith Jr. led the Rockets with 22 points.
What are the Rockets and Lakers playoff records?
After this game the Rockets were 2-3 and the Lakers were 3-2 in the playoffs.
Who was the top scorer in Rockets vs Lakers?
Jabari Smith Jr. scored 22 for the Rockets. LeBron James scored 25 for the Lakers.
Who leads the Rockets vs Lakers season series?
The Lakers lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season. In the playoffs the Lakers won the series 4-1.
Who won the last Rockets vs Lakers game?
The Lakers beat the Rockets 98-78 on May 1, 2026 on the road.
Where was Rockets vs Lakers played?
At Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the home arena of the Los Angeles Lakers.
What was the score by quarter in Rockets vs Lakers?
Rockets-Lakers: Q1 21-28, Q2 30-19, Q3 25-20, Q4 23-26.
What is next for the Rockets and Lakers?
Rockets host the Hawks on Monday, October 26 at 8:30 PM ET; Lakers host the Trail Blazers on Tuesday, October 27 at 11:00 PM ET.