Houston Rockets defeat Los Angeles Lakers 115-96: Recap & Betting Results
Sun, Apr 26, 2026 · NBA · Los Angeles Lakers 96, Houston Rockets 115
The Houston Rockets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 115-96 on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Toyota Center (Houston). The Houston Rockets covered the spread as 3.5-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 206, with 211 points combined.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets final score and game recap
The Houston Rockets won by 19 points.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Deandre Ayton (Los Angeles Lakers): 19 points, 10 rebounds.
- LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers): 10 points, 4 rebounds, 9 assists.
- Amen Thompson (Houston Rockets): 23 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists.
- Tari Eason (Houston Rockets): 20 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists.
Who covered the spread in Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets?
The Houston Rockets covered the spread as 3.5-point favorites, winning by 19 points.
The spread opened at Houston Rockets -5 and closed at Houston Rockets -3.5.
Did Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets go over or under the total?
The game went over: 211 points combined against a closing total of 206, over by 5.
The total opened at 207 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 the Houston Rockets covered. The total moved down from 207 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 3-1 in the 2025-26 postseason (2-0 at home, 1-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 4 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 2 times.
This result left the Houston Rockets 1-3 in the 2025-26 postseason (1-1 at home, 0-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 4 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 2 times.
What's next for Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets?
Next for the Los Angeles Lakers: the Houston Rockets at home on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Next for the Houston Rockets: at the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.