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Houston Rockets

04-25 08:00

108 - 112

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H2H

Team

Total

Houston Rockets

108

Los Angeles Lakers

112

Houston Rockets

Los Angeles Lakers

2 points

3 points

Free Throws

Free Throws Rate

TO74%

75%TO

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Ended108 - 112

12:00

Ayton vs. Shen Jing scrambles for the ball, and Hachimura gets the ball

0-0

11:45

Hachimura received an assist from James and hit a three-point shot

0-3

11:24

Shepard received an assist from Thompson and hit a three-point shot

3-3

11:05

James received an assist from Ayton and hit a three-point shot

3-6

10:39

Smith received an assist from Shen Jing and hit a three-point shot

6-6

10:18

Smith fouled on a shot

6-6

10:18

Hachimura made two free throws, the first of which was hit

6-7

10:18

Rui Hachimura missed the second free throw

6-7

10:18

Ethan defensive rebound

6-7

10:03

Shepard hit a two-point shot

8-7

09:37

Shin Jing's kicking violation

8-7

09:26

Hachimura received an assist from Smart and hit a two-point shot

8-9

09:07

Shin Kyung received an assist from Shepard and hit a two-point shot

10-9

08:53

Hachimura received an assist from Smart and hit a three-point shot

10-12

08:38

Shepard missed a three-point shot

10-12

08:36

Ayton defensive rebound

10-12

08:34

Ayton lost the ball and the ball was stolen by Ethan

10-12

08:20

Thompson missed a three-point shot

10-12

08:19

Smith offensive rebound

10-12

08:14

Smith missed a two-point shot

10-12

08:12

Smart defensive rebound

10-12

08:01

Kennard received an assist from James and hit a three-pointer

10-15

07:41

Smith received an assist from Ethan and hit a three-point shot

13-15

07:28

Hachimura received an assist from Ayton and made a dunk in the air

13-17

07:15

Shepard missed a three-point stoppage jumper

13-17

07:14

Shin Kyung offensive rebound

13-17

07:12

Shepard missed a three-point shot

13-17

07:10

Ayton defensive rebound

13-17

06:57

Ayton missed a layup

13-17

06:56

Thompson defensive rebound

13-17

06:53

Kennard fouled on a shot

13-17

06:53

The rocket was suspended

13-17

06:53

The Lakers made a substitution, and LaLavia came on to replace Smart

13-17

06:53

Thompson made two free throws, the first of which was hit

14-17

06:53

Thompson missed his second free throw

14-17

06:53

Ayton defensive rebound

14-17

06:35

Laravia offensive foul

14-17

06:35

Laravia's offensive foul turnover

14-17

06:17

Ethan received an assist from Shen Jing and hit a two-point shot

16-17

06:08

Kennard stepped back and missed a three-point jumper

16-17

06:06

Smith defensive rebound

16-17

05:54

Shin Kyung broke through and scored a layup

18-17

05:54

Hachimura shot foul

18-17

05:54

The Rockets made a substitution, and Okogie came on to replace Thompson

18-17

05:54

Shen Jing hit a free throw

19-17

05:33

James received an assist from Kennard and scored on a breakthrough layup

19-19

05:19

Shin Kyung missed a three-point shot

19-19

05:17

James defensive rebounds

19-19

05:11

Ayton missed a three-point shot

19-19

05:10

Laravia's offensive rebounds

19-19

05:06

Kennard missed a three-point shot

19-19

05:06

The Lakers got an offensive rebound

19-19

05:03

The Rockets made a substitution, and Capela came on to replace Shin Kyung

19-19

05:03

The Lakers made a substitution, and Hayes came on to replace Ayton

19-19

05:03

The Lakers made a substitution, and Smart came on to replace James

19-19

05:00

Smith fouled on a shot

19-19

05:00

Kennard made two free throws, the first of which was hit

19-20

05:00

Kennard hit his second free throw

19-21

04:45

Smith missed a jumper from a pull-up shot

19-21

04:44

Capela offensive rebounds

19-21

04:43

Capela scored on a layup

21-21

04:36

Smith committed a personal foul

21-21

04:36

Smith committed a technical foul

21-21

04:36

Kennard missed a technical free throw

21-21

04:36

The Lakers got an offensive rebound

21-21

04:36

The Rockets made a substitution, and Thompson came on to replace Smith

21-21

04:36

The Rockets made a substitution, with Finney Smith coming on to replace Ethan

21-21

04:29

Smart's drift jumper was blocked by Thompson

21-21

04:29

The Lakers got an offensive rebound

21-21

04:23

Hayes received an assist from Kennard and hit a layup

21-23

04:16

Hayes fouled on a shot

21-23

04:16

Thompson made two free throws, the first of which was hit

22-23

04:16

Thompson hit the second free throw

23-23

04:03

Hayes received an assist from Smart and dunked

23-25

04:03

Capela shot foul

23-25

04:03

Hayes hit a free throw

23-26

03:46

Shepard conceded the ball and the ball was stolen by Hayes

23-26

03:40

Hachimura received an assist from Kennard and hit a three-point shot

23-29

03:31

Thompson missed a two-point shot

23-29

03:30

Finney Smith offensive rebound

23-29

03:29

Finney Smith missed a layup

23-29

03:29

Capela offensive rebounds

23-29

03:28

Capela missed the layup

23-29

03:28

Okogie offensive rebound

23-29

03:28

Okogie missed a layup

23-29

03:27

Kennard defensive rebounds

23-29

03:15

The Rockets made a substitution, and Holiday came on to replace Shepard

23-29

03:15

The Rockets made a substitution, and Shin Kyung came on to replace Capela

23-29

03:12

Hayes vs. Finney Smith scrambles for the ball, and Shin Kyung gets the ball

23-29

03:12

Smart made a pass error and the ball was intercepted by Finney Smith

23-29

03:03

Finney Smith missed the ball with a jumper

23-29

03:02

Smart defensive rebound

23-29

02:53

Smart received an assist from Laravia and hit a three-point shot

23-32

02:31

Okogie lost the ball and the ball was stolen by Smart

23-32

02:21

Hayes received an assist from Kennard and made a successful dunk in the air

23-34

02:21

The rocket was suspended

23-34

02:21

The Rockets made a substitution, and Ethan came on to replace Okogie

23-34

02:12

Shin Kyung hit a two-point shot

25-34

02:12

Laravia committed a personal foul

25-34

02:12

Ethan hit a free throw

26-34

02:12

Shen Jing hit a free throw

27-34

02:12

Hayes fouled off the ball

27-34

02:04

Smart made a mistake in passing and the ball was stolen by Shin Kyung

27-34

02:01

Shin Kyung's step-back jumper was blocked by Smart

27-34

02:00

Ethan hit a two-point shot

29-34

02:00

Ethan offensive rebound

29-34

01:57

The Rockets obstructed the game from making violations

29-34

01:36

Kennard missed a layup

29-34

01:36

Shin Jing defensive rebound

29-34

01:31

Holiday missed a three-pointer from long range

29-34

01:30

Hachimura defensive rebound

29-34

01:24

Kennard received an assist from Hachimura and hit a two-point layup

29-36

01:13

Shin Kyung received an assist from Thompson and hit a three-point shot

32-36

54.8

Hachimura received an assist from Smart and hit a two-point shot

32-38

37.1

Shin Kyung lost the ball and the ball was stolen by Hachimura

32-38

32.7

Kennard missed a two-point shot

32-38

31.1

Ethan defensive rebound

32-38

23.7

Holiday lost the ball and the ball was stolen by Smart

32-38

23.4

Finney Smith switched offense and defense for an intentional foul

32-38

23.4

Kennard hit a free throw

32-39

23.4

The Rockets made a substitution, and Shepard came on to replace Holiday

32-39

23.4

The Lakers made a substitution, and James came on to replace Laravia

32-39

0.5

Kennard missed a three-point shot

32-39

0.5

The Lakers got an offensive rebound

32-39

0.0

The first quarter ends

32-39

Match Info

NBA – Houston Rockets 108, Los Angeles Lakers 112

In a classic Western Conference battle at the Toyota Center on April 25, 2026, the Los Angeles Lakers edged out the Houston Rockets with a hard-fought 112-108 victory. The win showcased the Lakers' resilience on the road against a young and athletic Rockets squad.

Match Overview

The game was a back-and-forth affair from the opening tip, with both teams exchanging leads throughout the first half. The Rockets came out with high energy, pushing the pace and using their three-point shooting to build an early advantage. However, the Lakers' veteran composure and defensive adjustments in the second half proved decisive.

Key Moments

First half fireworks: Houston's offensive firepower gave them a 58-55 lead at halftime, fueled by hot shooting from deep and quick transition buckets.
Lakers' third quarter response: Los Angeles tightened their defense and ran their half-court offense with precision, outscoring the Rockets 30-22 in the third quarter to take control.
Clutch fourth quarter: The Rockets made a late push, cutting the deficit to two points with under a minute left, but the Lakers made critical free throws and forced a late turnover to secure the four-point win.

Standout Performers

The Lakers' balanced attack was key, with multiple players stepping up in scoring and playmaking. For the Rockets, their young core showed flashes of brilliance, but inconsistency in defensive rotations cost them in crucial stretches.

Season Impact

This victory strengthens the Lakers' position in the highly competitive Western Conference playoff race. For Houston, the narrow loss is a learning experience, highlighting the need for poise in close-game situations as they continue to develop their roster.

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Match Date: Apr 25, 2026

Competition: NBA

Country: United States

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