Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets Final Score & Odds Recap
LAL
Los Angeles Lakers
98
–
78
Final
HOU
Houston Rockets
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets 98-78 on Friday, May 1, 2026.
Lakers vs Rockets odds
Closing linesSportsbook lines for this game have not been posted yet. They are usually posted on game day.
Line movement
- Spread (HOU)
- -3.5 to -4.5 1 pt move toward HOU
- Total
- 206.5 to 203.5 Down 3
MoneylineLAL won
Spread (ATS)–
Over/Under–
Total points176
Top performers
Lakers
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | 28 | 7 | 8 | 2 |
| Rui Hachimura | 21 | 6 | 2 | 5 |
| Austin Reaves | 15 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Rockets
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amen Thompson | 18 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Alperen Sengun | 17 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| Tari Eason | 14 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
Lakers vs Rockets: quick answers
Who won Lakers vs Rockets on May 1?
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets 98-78 on Friday, May 1, 2026.
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