Los Angeles Lakers defeat Houston Rockets 101-94: Recap & Betting Results

Tue, Apr 21, 2026 · NBA · Houston Rockets 94, Los Angeles Lakers 101

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets 101-94 on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at crypto.com Arena. The Los Angeles Lakers covered the spread as 5.5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 208.5, with 195 points combined.

Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers final score and game recap

The Los Angeles Lakers won by 7 points.

The leading performers, from the box score:

Who covered the spread in Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers?

The Los Angeles Lakers covered the spread as 5.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 7 points.

The spread opened at Houston Rockets -4.5 and closed at Houston Rockets -5.5.

Did Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers go over or under the total?

The game went under: 195 points combined against a closing total of 208.5, under by 13.5.

The total opened at 205.5 and closed at 208.5.

Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers odds: sportsbook value and line movement

The spread moved toward the Houston Rockets between the open and the close, and the Los Angeles Lakers covered. The total moved up from 205.5 to 208.5, and the game went under.

This result left the Houston Rockets 0-2 in the 2025-26 postseason. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 2 games with a closing line on file. All two of their games with a closing total went under. That made it two straight losses for the Houston Rockets.

This result left the Los Angeles Lakers 2-0 in the 2025-26 postseason. Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 2 games with a closing line on file. All two of their games with a closing total went under. That made it two straight wins for the Los Angeles Lakers.

What's next for Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers?

Next for the Houston Rockets: the Los Angeles Lakers at home on Friday, April 24, 2026. Next for the Los Angeles Lakers: at the Houston Rockets on Friday, April 24, 2026.