Final Score: Lakers 98 - Rockets 78
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET
Lakers @ Rockets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 145 | 97 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 105.5 | 103.8 |
| Last meeting | 93 | 99 |
| Stat | Lakers | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 87 | 87 |
| Avg points scored | 115.5 | 114.5 |
| Avg points conceded | 113.9 | 109.5 |
| Win percentage | 64% | 62% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 60% | 72% |
Recent Results
Lakers
vs Houston Rockets
Apr 29, 2026 · Margin: -6 · Total: 192
93-99
@ Houston Rockets
Apr 26, 2026 · Margin: -19 · Total: 211
96-115
@ Houston Rockets
Apr 24, 2026 · Margin: +4 · Total: 220
112-108
vs Houston Rockets
Apr 21, 2026 · Margin: +7 · Total: 195
101-94
vs Houston Rockets
Apr 18, 2026 · Margin: +9 · Total: 205
107-98
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
Rockets
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Apr 29, 2026 · Margin: +6 · Total: 192
99-93
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Apr 26, 2026 · Margin: +19 · Total: 211
115-96
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Apr 24, 2026 · Margin: -4 · Total: 220
108-112
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Apr 21, 2026 · Margin: -7 · Total: 195
94-101
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Apr 18, 2026 · Margin: -9 · Total: 205
98-107
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