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
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Rockets | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 95 | 142 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 103.8 | 105.6 |
| Last meeting | 116 | 124 |
| 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% |
Recent Results
Rockets
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Apr 12, 2026 · Margin: +31 · Total: 233
132-101
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Apr 10, 2026 · Margin: -4 · Total: 268
132-136
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Apr 9, 2026 · Margin: +11 · Total: 215
113-102
@ Phoenix Suns
Apr 7, 2026 · Margin: +14 · Total: 224
119-105
@ Golden State Warriors
Apr 5, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 233
117-116
vs Utah Jazz
Apr 3, 2026 · Margin: +34 · Total: 246
140-106
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Apr 1, 2026 · Margin: +6 · Total: 232
119-113
vs New York Knicks
Mar 31, 2026 · Margin: +17 · Total: 205
111-94
@ New Orleans Pelicans
Mar 29, 2026 · Margin: +32 · Total: 236
134-102
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Mar 27, 2026 · Margin: +10 · Total: 228
119-109
Lakers
vs Utah Jazz
Apr 12, 2026 · Margin: +24 · Total: 238
131-107
vs Phoenix Suns
Apr 10, 2026 · Margin: +28 · Total: 174
101-73
@ Golden State Warriors
Apr 9, 2026 · Margin: +16 · Total: 222
119-103
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Apr 7, 2026 · Margin: -36 · Total: 210
87-123
@ Dallas Mavericks
Apr 5, 2026 · Margin: -6 · Total: 262
128-134
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Apr 2, 2026 · Margin: -43 · Total: 235
96-139
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Mar 31, 2026 · Margin: +14 · Total: 240
127-113
vs Washington Wizards
Mar 30, 2026 · Margin: +19 · Total: 221
120-101
vs Brooklyn Nets
Mar 27, 2026 · Margin: +17 · Total: 215
116-99
@ Indiana Pacers
Mar 25, 2026 · Margin: +7 · Total: 267
137-130