Los Angeles Lakers 100, Houston Rockets 92
NBA · 2026-03-16 · Winner: Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers defeated Houston Rockets 100–92 on 2026-03-16 in NBA play, a 8-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q4 6:12 swung win probability 22% → 79%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Houston Rockets lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | 29 | 22 | 32 | 17 | 100 |
| Houston Rockets | 28 | 29 | 23 | 12 | 92 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q4 6:12 swung win probability 22% → 79%.
Why Houston Rockets lost
- Lost Q3 23-32 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q4 0:39 (win probability 35% → 0% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 24-12.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | 8–0 | Q4 6:12 | 22% → 79% |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 9–0 | Q4 0:39 | 35% → 0% |