Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets Final Score & Over/Under Result — Apr 24, 2026

The first quarter's shootout set the tone for an overtime thriller in Houston. Combined 71 points in the opening frame left little doubt that both teams would push the pace, and a defensive slowdown in the second half nearly cost the Lakers despite their resilience. Los Angeles ultimately prevailed 112–108 over Houston in a game that landed well over the 205.5 market total, finishing with a combined 220 points.

LeBron James led the Lakers with 29 points, 13 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Rui Hachimura added 22 points and Marcus Smart distributed 10 assists alongside 21 points. Alperen Sengun was unstoppable for the Rockets, putting up 33 points and 16 rebounds; Amen Thompson chipped in 26 points and 11 boards, and Jabari Smith Jr. contributed 24 points. The teams combined for just 44 points in the second quarter and 40 in the third—a dramatic cooling that compressed the game toward overtime. The fourth quarter brought another offensive surge with 47 combined points, forcing extra basketball where the Lakers outscored Houston 11–7 to seal the win. DAGGER's pregame call on the over cashed comfortably, as the final total's 14.5-point cushion above the closing line reflected the high-octane opening and the extended format needed to settle this matchup.