The Houston Rockets (52-30) take on the Los Angeles Lakers (53-29) on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN. Our model gives Los Angeles Lakers a 65% chance to win.
Quick Facts
| Matchup | Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers |
| Date | Wednesday, April 29, 2026 |
| Tip-Off | 10:00 PM ET |
| Venue | crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles, CA) |
| National TV | ESPN |
| Streaming | ESPN+ |
| Line | LAL -3.5 |
Where to Watch HOU vs LAL
The Houston Rockets visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 with tip-off at 10:00 PM ET. The game will air on ESPN and can be streamed on ESPN+.
Matchup Analysis
The Houston Rockets (52-30, WEST #5) have a 35% win probability in our model (12 GB).
The Los Angeles Lakers (53-29, WEST #4) are given a 65% chance with home court advantage (11 GB).
Head-to-Head
Season Series
LAL leads 3-1L 98-107 @ LAL (Apr 19)L 94-101 @ LAL (Apr 22)L 108-112 vs LAL (Apr 25)W 115-96 vs LAL (Apr 27)
Recent Form
Houston Rockets — Last 4 Games
1-3 · Streak: W1W 115-96 vs Los Angeles LakersApr 27
L 108-112 vs Los Angeles LakersApr 25
L 94-101 @ Los Angeles LakersApr 22
L 98-107 @ Los Angeles LakersApr 19
Los Angeles Lakers — Last 4 Games
3-1 · Streak: L1L 96-115 @ Houston RocketsApr 27
W 112-108 @ Houston RocketsApr 25
W 101-94 vs Houston RocketsApr 22
W 107-98 vs Houston RocketsApr 19
See live scores: NBA Scores