Los Angeles Lakers 98, Houston Rockets 78
NBA · 2026-05-01 · Winner: Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers defeated Houston Rockets 98–78 on 2026-05-01 in NBA play, a 20-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at Q1 2:34 swung win probability 74% → 32%. 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 | 23 | 26 | 22 | 27 | 98 |
| Houston Rockets | 18 | 13 | 24 | 23 | 78 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at Q1 2:34 swung win probability 74% → 32%.
Why Houston Rockets lost
- Lost Q2 13-26 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q1 2:34 (win probability 74% → 32% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | 12–0 | Q1 2:34 | 74% → 32% |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 9–0 | Q2 9:26 | 39% → 11% |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 9–0 | Q3 11:42 | 14% → 1% |
| Houston Rockets | 9–0 | Q4 0:21 | 0% → 0% |