Final Score: Rockets 98 - Lakers 107
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 8:30 PM ET

Rockets @ Lakers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Rockets
52-30 Rating 1674
Form: WWWLW
Model Probability
35%
65%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +4.2
Lakers
53-29 Rating 1695
Form: LLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Rockets Lakers
All-time wins 95 142
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average points 103.8 105.6
Last meeting 116 124

Key Season Stats

Stat Rockets Lakers
Games played 82 82
Avg points scored 115.2 116.3
Avg points conceded 110.0 114.6
Win percentage 63% 65%
Away win % / Home win % 54% 68%