Los Angeles Lakers 96, Houston Rockets 115
NBA · 2026-04-26 · Winner: Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets defeated Los Angeles Lakers 115–96 on 2026-04-26 in NBA play, a 19-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q4 6:23 swung win probability 100% → 100%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | 21 | 26 | 18 | 31 | 96 |
| Houston Rockets | 26 | 30 | 34 | 25 | 115 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q4 6:23 swung win probability 100% → 100%.
Why Los Angeles Lakers lost
- Lost Q3 18-34 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q4 4:14 (win probability 100% → 100% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | 8–0 | Q4 6:23 | 100% → 100% |
| Houston Rockets | 8–0 | Q4 4:14 | 100% → 100% |