Lakers vs Rockets: 2026 West First Round
Lakers vs Rockets series: Lakers win 4-2 in the 2026 West First Round between the No. 4 Los Angeles Lakers and the No. 5 Houston Rockets. The Lakers advance.
Lakers vs Rockets Schedule & Results
| Game | Date | Matchup | Result / Time | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Sat, Apr 18 | Rockets @ Lakers | Lakers 107-98 | – |
| Game 2 | Tue, Apr 21 | Rockets @ Lakers | Lakers 101-94 | – |
| Game 3 | Fri, Apr 24 | Lakers @ Rockets | Lakers 112-108 | – |
| Game 4 | Sun, Apr 26 | Lakers @ Rockets | Rockets 115-96 | – |
| Game 5 | Wed, Apr 29 | Rockets @ Lakers | Rockets 99-93 | – |
| Game 6 | Fri, May 1 | Lakers @ Rockets | Lakers 98-78 | – |
Times are ET.
Series Leaders
Lakers
LeBron James6 GP23.2PTS7.2REB8.3AST
Austin Reaves2 GP18.5PTS3.5REB4.0AST
Rui Hachimura6 GP15.8PTS4.0REB1.2AST
Rockets
Kevin Durant1 GP23.0PTS6.0REB4.0AST
Alperen Sengun6 GP20.3PTS10.2REB4.7AST
Amen Thompson6 GP19.2PTS7.0REB5.7AST
Per-game averages in this series, top three scorers per team.
Regular-Season Meetings
The Lakers won the regular-season series 2-1.
- Dec 25, 2025 Rockets @ Lakers 119-96
- Mar 16, 2026 Lakers @ Rockets 100-92
- Mar 18, 2026 Lakers @ Rockets 124-116
Lakers vs Rockets Series FAQ
What is the Lakers vs Rockets series score?
Lakers win 4-2 in the 2026 West First Round.
Who won the Lakers vs Rockets series?
The Los Angeles Lakers won the series 4-2.
Who has home-court advantage in Lakers vs Rockets?
The No. 4 Los Angeles Lakers, the higher seed. Games 1, 2, 5 and 7 are in their arena.
How many games are in the Lakers vs Rockets series?
It is a best-of-seven series: the first team to win four games advances.