Houston Rockets 94, Los Angeles Lakers 101
NBA · 2026-04-21 · Winner: Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers defeated Houston Rockets 101–94 on 2026-04-21 in NBA play, a 7-point result. A 15-0 home team run ending at Q2 10:46 swung win probability 50% → 93%. 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 | 26 | 25 | 17 | 26 | 94 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 33 | 21 | 21 | 26 | 101 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 15-0 home team run ending at Q2 10:46 swung win probability 50% → 93%.
Why Houston Rockets lost
- Lost Q1 26-33 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 15-0 run ending at Q2 10:46 (win probability 50% → 93% for the home side).
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | 15–0 | Q2 10:46 | 50% → 93% |
| Houston Rockets | 14–0 | Q2 2:19 | 96% → 60% |