Houston Rockets 98, Los Angeles Lakers 107
NBA · 2026-04-18 · Winner: Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers defeated Houston Rockets 107–98 on 2026-04-18 in NBA play, a 9-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 11:41 swung win probability 86% → 51%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | 29 | 19 | 18 | 32 | 98 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 33 | 17 | 25 | 32 | 107 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 11:41 swung win probability 86% → 51%.
Why Houston Rockets lost
- Lost Q3 18-25 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q1 8:31 (win probability 52% → 76% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | 8–0 | Q1 8:31 | 52% → 76% |
| Houston Rockets | 9–0 | Q3 11:41 | 86% → 51% |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 8–0 | Q3 5:00 | 60% → 92% |