Houston Rockets 119, Los Angeles Lakers 96
NBA · 2025-12-25 · Winner: Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets defeated Los Angeles Lakers 119–96 on 2025-12-25 in NBA play, a 23-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q3 5:52 swung win probability 4% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Los Angeles Lakers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | 37 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 119 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 25 | 28 | 21 | 22 | 96 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q3 5:52 swung win probability 4% → 0%.
Why Los Angeles Lakers lost
- Lost Q1 25-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q4 2:35 (win probability 0% → 0% for the home side).
- Outscored 15-7 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 17-7.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | 8–0 | Q3 5:52 | 4% → 0% |
| Houston Rockets | 9–0 | Q4 2:35 | 0% → 0% |