Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets, Final: LAL 96, HOU 115. Sunday, April 26, 2026. 9:30 PM ET. Toyota Center, Houston. 2025-26.
Final: Rockets 115, Lakers 96. Sun, Apr 26, 2026. 4 Postgame cards from the box score.
DEF · HOU
Lakers
Opponent
The Rockets held the Lakers to 96 points, 20 below their scoring average.
The Lakers came in scoring 116.0 points a game. They made 37 of 74 shots from the field and 5 of 22 from three. The Rockets forced 23 turnovers with 17 steals and 4 blocks. The Rockets won 115 to 96.
SF/SG/PF · HOU
Lakers
Opponent
Tari Eason had 5 steals and 1 block on defense.
He finished with 20 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists and 5 steals in 30 minutes. His 8 rebounds led the Rockets. He came in averaging 1.3 steals this season. The Rockets won 115 to 96.
SF/PG/SG · LAL
Rockets
Opponent
Marcus Smart had 3 steals and 3 blocks on defense.
He finished with 9 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals and 3 blocks in 31 minutes. He came in averaging 0.4 blocks this season. The Lakers lost 115 to 96.
PG/SG · HOU
Lakers
Opponent
Amen Thompson led all scorers with 23 points.
He finished with 23 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists in 41 minutes. He came in averaging 18.3 points this season. The Rockets won 115 to 96.
Player pages: Tari Eason, Marcus Smart, Amen Thompson
