Los Angeles Lakers @ Houston Rockets
West 1st Round - Game 3 • LAL lead series 2-0
53-29, 25-16 Away
87
53-29, 25-16 Away
Bonus
52-30, 30-11 Home
83
52-30, 30-11 Home
Bonus
On the Court
Lakers
| Player | PTS | FG | REB | AST | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 8-14 | 10 | 5 | 1 | |
| 19 | 7-13 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
| 2 | 1-3 | 6 | 2 | 3 | |
| 6 | 2-5 | 2 | 9 | 2 | |
| 14 | 4-10 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
Rockets
| Player | PTS | FG | REB | AST | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 8-13 | 5 | 0 | 4 | |
| 5 | 2-7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |
| 19 | 8-17 | 10 | 3 | 2 | |
| 21 | 6-11 | 10 | 4 | 1 | |
| 11 | 4-16 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
Probabilities & Game Flow
65.7%
--LAL
34.3%
--HOU
According to ESPN Analytics
Team Stats
52% (31-60)
Field Goal %
39% (29-75)
48% (10-21)
Three Point %
28% (9-32)
71% (15-21)
Free Throw %
80% (16-20)
17
Turnovers
14
32
Rebounds
38
93%
Percent Led
3%
15
Largest Lead
2
Game Information
Houston, TX
Referee:Nate Green
Referee:Zach Zarba
Referee:Ray Acosta
Referee:Tre Maddox
Timeout
6:50 - 4th
Win %: LAL, 65.7
Rockets Full timeout
8783
6:50 - 4th
Win %: LAL, 64.7
Marcus Smart personal foul
8783
6:50 - 4th
Win %: LAL, 66.4
Alperen Sengun offensive rebound
8783
6:50 - 4th
Win %: LAL, 71
Alperen Sengun misses tip shot
8783
6:50 - 4th
Win %: LAL, 66.4
Alperen Sengun offensive rebound
8783
6:52 - 4th
Win %: LAL, 71
Alperen Sengun misses 11-foot two point shot
8783
Game Leaders
Injury Report
| Name | Status | Est. Return |
|---|---|---|
OutOblique | 26 Apr | |
OutHamstring | 1 May |
| Name | Status | Est. Return |
|---|---|---|
OutAnkle | 26 Apr | |
OFSAnkle | 1 Oct | |
OutKnee | 1 Jun |
Data is currently unavailable.
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Pacific | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 53 | 29 | .646 | - | W3 |
| Phoenix | 45 | 37 | .549 | 8 | W1 |
| LA Clippers | 42 | 40 | .512 | 11 | W1 |
| Golden State | 37 | 45 | .451 | 16 | L3 |
| Sacramento | 22 | 60 | .268 | 31 | L1 |
| Southwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 62 | 20 | .756 | - | L1 |
| Houston | 52 | 30 | .634 | 10 | W1 |
| New Orleans | 26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | L2 |
| Dallas | 26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | W1 |
| Memphis | 25 | 57 | .305 | 37 | L8 |
NBA News
Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers: Game Highlights
Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers: Game Highlights
7m
Celtics beat the 76ers 108-100 in Game 3 behind 25 points each from Tatum and Brown
— Jayson Tatum continued to shine in his return from injury with 25 points and Jaylen Brown also scored 25 to help the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-100 on Friday night and take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference first-round series.
18m
2026 NBA playoffs: Eastern Conference first-round takeaways
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.
3m