The Los Angeles Lakers won against the Houston Rockets, 107-98, on April 18th, 2026, at Crypto Arena in Los Angeles.
Key points
Lakers defeated Rockets 107-98
Game took place on April 18, 2026
Location was Crypto Arena, Los Angeles
Luke Kennard celebrated multiple three-pointers
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard (10) celebrating repeated threes during an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
LOS ANGELES– The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets, 107-98, at Crypto Arena on April 18th, 2026 and The Sporting Tribune’s Jessica Cryderman was there to capture the following TST Images.
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard (10) shoots a three pointer during an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
Q&A
What was the final score of the Lakers vs Rockets game on April 18, 2026?
The final score was 107-98 in favor of the Los Angeles Lakers.
Where did the Lakers play against the Rockets on April 18, 2026?
The game was played at Crypto Arena in Los Angeles, CA.
Who was the standout player for the Lakers in their victory over the Rockets?
Luke Kennard was notable for celebrating repeated three-pointers during the game.
What date did the Lakers defeat the Rockets?
The Lakers defeated the Rockets on April 18th, 2026.
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard (10) shoots a three pointer during an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
Jessica Cryderman - The Sporting Tribune
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard (10) shoots a three pointer during an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) leaps for a dunk during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) leaps for a dunk during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
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Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) leaps for a dunk during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) leaping for a lay up during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) leaping for a lay up during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
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Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) leaping for a lay up during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (26) shooting from the free throw line during an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (26) shooting from the free throw line during an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (26) shooting from the free throw line during an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dribbling past a rockets guard during an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dribbling past a rockets guard during an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dribbling past a rockets guard during an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James Jr. (9) talking with his father, LeBron James, during an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James Jr. (9) talking with his father, LeBron James, during an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James Jr. (9) talking with his father, LeBron James, during an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (5) dunking during an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (5) dunking during an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
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Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (5) dunking during an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) shooting for three from the corner during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) shooting for three from the corner during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
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Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) shooting for three from the corner during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
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Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) dribbling over the center court logo during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) dribbling over the center court logo during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
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Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) dribbling over the center court logo during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) leaping for a lay up during an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) leaping for a lay up during an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
Jessica Cryderman - The Sporting Tribune
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) leaping for a lay up during an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) helping a Rockets player to his feet during an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) helping a Rockets player to his feet during an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
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Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) helping a Rockets player to his feet during an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) trying to recover the ball during an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) trying to recover the ball during an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
Jessica Cryderman - The Sporting Tribune
Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) trying to recover the ball during an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (36) leaping for a lay up and drawing a foul during an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (36) leaping for a lay up and drawing a foul during an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
Jessica Cryderman - The Sporting Tribune
Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (36) leaping for a lay up and drawing a foul during an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
Houston Rockets bench upset over a foul call during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
Houston Rockets bench upset over a foul call during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
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Houston Rockets bench upset over a foul call during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard (10) celebrating repeated threes during an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard (10) celebrating repeated threes during an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
Jessica Cryderman - The Sporting Tribune
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard (10) celebrating repeated threes during an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
