Los Angeles Lakers 124, Houston Rockets 116
NBA · 2026-03-18 · Winner: Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers defeated Houston Rockets 124–116 on 2026-03-18 in NBA play, a 8-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q4 6:39 swung win probability 13% → 78%. 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 | 35 | 32 | 22 | 35 | 124 |
| Houston Rockets | 26 | 29 | 37 | 24 | 116 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q4 6:39 swung win probability 13% → 78%.
Why Houston Rockets lost
- Lost Q4 24-35 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q4 10:28 (win probability 82% → 26% for the home side).
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | 8–0 | Q1 1:11 | 57% → 28% |
| Houston Rockets | 8–0 | Q3 6:35 | 30% → 70% |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 9–0 | Q4 10:28 | 82% → 26% |
| Houston Rockets | 9–0 | Q4 6:39 | 13% → 78% |