Los Angeles Lakers defeat Houston Rockets 112-108: Recap & Betting Results
Fri, Apr 24, 2026 · NBA · Los Angeles Lakers 112, Houston Rockets 108
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets 112-108 on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Toyota Center (Houston). The Los Angeles Lakers covered the spread as 6-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 206, with 220 points combined.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets final score and game recap
The Los Angeles Lakers won by 4 points.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers): 29 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists.
- Marcus Smart (Los Angeles Lakers): 21 points, 4 rebounds, 10 assists.
- Alperen Sengun (Houston Rockets): 33 points, 16 rebounds, 6 assists.
- Amen Thompson (Houston Rockets): 26 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists.
Who covered the spread in Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets?
The Los Angeles Lakers covered the spread as 6-point underdogs and won outright, by 4 points.
The spread opened at Houston Rockets -9.5 and closed at Houston Rockets -6.
Did Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets go over or under the total?
The game went over: 220 points combined against a closing total of 206, over by 14.
The total opened at 205.5 and closed at 206.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The spread moved toward the Los Angeles Lakers between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved up from 205.5 to 206, and the game went over.
Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets betting trends: 2025-26 season
This result left the Los Angeles Lakers 3-0 in the 2025-26 postseason (2-0 at home, 1-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 2 times. That made it three straight wins for the Los Angeles Lakers.
This result left the Houston Rockets 0-3 in the 2025-26 postseason (0-1 at home, 0-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 2 times. That made it three straight losses for the Houston Rockets.
What's next for Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets?
Next for the Los Angeles Lakers: at the Houston Rockets on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Next for the Houston Rockets: the Los Angeles Lakers at home on Sunday, April 26, 2026.