Los Angeles Lakers defeat Houston Rockets 98-78: Recap & Betting Results
Fri, May 1, 2026 · NBA · Los Angeles Lakers 98, Houston Rockets 78
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets 98-78 on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Toyota Center (Houston). The Los Angeles Lakers covered the spread as 4-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 204, with 176 points combined.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets final score and game recap
The Los Angeles Lakers won by 20 points.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers): 28 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists.
- Rui Hachimura (Los Angeles Lakers): 21 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists.
- Amen Thompson (Houston Rockets): 18 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists.
- Alperen Sengun (Houston Rockets): 17 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist.
Who covered the spread in Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets?
The Los Angeles Lakers covered the spread as 4-point underdogs and won outright, by 20 points.
The spread opened at Houston Rockets -3.5 and closed at Houston Rockets -4.
Did Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets go over or under the total?
The game went under: 176 points combined against a closing total of 204, under by 28.
The total opened at 206.5 and closed at 204.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets 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 down from 206.5 to 204, and the game went under.
Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets betting trends: 2025-26 season
This result left the Los Angeles Lakers 4-2 in the 2025-26 postseason (2-1 at home, 2-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 6 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 4 times.
This result left the Houston Rockets 2-4 in the 2025-26 postseason (1-2 at home, 1-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 6 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 4 times.
What's next for Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets?
Next for the Los Angeles Lakers: at the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.