Houston Rockets defeat Los Angeles Lakers 99-93: Recap & Betting Results
Wed, Apr 29, 2026 · NBA · Houston Rockets 99, Los Angeles Lakers 93
The Houston Rockets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 99-93 on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at crypto.com Arena. The Houston Rockets covered the spread as 4-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 209, with 192 points combined.
Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers final score and game recap
The Houston Rockets won by 6 points.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Jabari Smith Jr. (Houston Rockets): 22 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists.
- Alperen Sengun (Houston Rockets): 14 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists.
- LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers): 25 points, 3 rebounds, 7 assists.
- Austin Reaves (Los Angeles Lakers): 22 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists.
Who covered the spread in Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers?
The Houston Rockets covered the spread as 4-point underdogs and won outright, by 6 points.
The spread opened at Los Angeles Lakers -2.5 and closed at Los Angeles Lakers -4.
Did Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers go over or under the total?
The game went under: 192 points combined against a closing total of 209, under by 17.
The total opened at 208 and closed at 209.
Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers 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 up from 208 to 209, and the game went under.
Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers betting trends: 2025-26 season
This result left the Houston Rockets 2-3 in the 2025-26 postseason (1-1 at home, 1-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 5 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 3 times. That made it two straight wins for the Houston Rockets.
This result left the Los Angeles Lakers 3-2 in the 2025-26 postseason (2-1 at home, 1-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 5 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 3 times. That made it two straight losses 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, May 1, 2026. Next for the Los Angeles Lakers: at the Houston Rockets on Friday, May 1, 2026.