Houston Rockets @ Los Angeles Lakers: Feb 18, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Houston RocketsRockets
3-0 · Away
10:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Thursday, February 18, 2027
Los Angeles LakersLakers
3-0 · Home

Rockets vs Lakers tips off at 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT) on Thursday, February 18, 2027 at Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles. Watch it on Prime Video.

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

Date & time
Thursday, February 18, 202710:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
Watch on
Prime Video Streaming only
Stream
Prime VideoExclusive to Prime Video in the US
Arena
Crypto.com ArenaLos Angeles

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

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Fred VanVleetRocketsGOutRestOct 24, 2026
Marcus SmartRocketsGOutForearmOct 24, 2026
Steven AdamsRocketsCOutRestOct 24, 2026
Adou ThieroLakersFDay-To-DayKneeOct 20, 2026
Cameron CarrLakersGDay-To-DayObliqueOct 20, 2026
Jake LaRaviaLakersFDay-To-DayAnkleOct 22, 2026

Status as of 4:00 PM ET, Oct 25. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Rockets

Lakers

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Rockets vs Lakers Preview

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

The Lakers won last season's series 2-1. The Lakers rank 6th in blocks, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Kevin Durant (24.0 points per game) and Luka Dončić (34.3 points per game).

Rockets vs Lakers Head-to-Head

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

Previous meetings

Rockets vs Lakers Season Stats 2026-27

Rockets 3 GPLakers 3 GP
121.0#8
Points per game
128.0#1
111.3#11
Opponent points
115.0#15
49.8%#4
Field goal %
54.6%#1
41.7%#3
Three-point %
42.1%#1
84.8%#4
Free throw %
83.3%#6
43.0#18
Rebounds
36.7#30
28.0#6
Assists
25.0#16
9.3#14
Steals
11.0#7
4.0#21
Blocks
6.7#6
14.7#10
Turnovers
16.3#17

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Timberwolves3-0–
2Lakers3-0–
3Grizzlies3-0–
4Thunder3-0–
5Rockets3-0–
6Trail Blazers2-00.5
7Nuggets1-11.5

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Rockets vs Lakers FAQs

What time does Rockets vs Lakers start?

The Houston Rockets play the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, February 18, 2027 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Tip-off is 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT).

What channel is Rockets vs Lakers on?

Rockets vs Lakers airs nationally on Prime Video. Stream it on Prime Video.

What are the Rockets and Lakers records?

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

Who is injured for Rockets vs Lakers?

As of 4:00 PM ET, Oct 25: Fred VanVleet (Rockets, out, rest); Marcus Smart (Rockets, out, forearm); Steven Adams (Rockets, out, rest); Adou Thiero (Lakers, day-to-day, knee); Cameron Carr (Lakers, day-to-day, oblique); Jake LaRavia (Lakers, day-to-day, ankle).

How did Rockets vs Lakers 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 Rockets vs Lakers game?

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

Where is Rockets vs Lakers being played?

At Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the home arena of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Is Rockets vs Lakers on cable TV?

No. This game streams only on Prime Video in the US; it is not on cable or antenna and not on NBA League Pass.