Walker Kessler closes in on 2,000 career rebounds
Houston Rockets meet Los Angeles Lakers at Toyota Center (Houston), Tuesday 11:30am (NBA). Los Angeles Lakers have won 63 of the 112 meetings with Houston Rockets since 2001.
The big picture
Houston Rockets come in 8th on the ladder; Los Angeles Lakers are 1st. Los Angeles Lakers are the side higher up the table.
Houston Rockets are 7–2 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 117.9 points for and 107.6 against.
Los Angeles Lakers are 8–2 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 122 points for and 114.3 against.
Form
Houston Rockets have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Minnesota Timberwolves 107–117.
Los Angeles Lakers have won four of their last five and most recently beat Portland Trail Blazers 124–118.
Los Angeles Lakers arrive on a 4-game winning streak.
Head to head
These sides have met 112 times on our records since 2001: Houston Rockets 49, Los Angeles Lakers 63.
Last time out (2025-26, Postseason), Los Angeles Lakers won 98–78 at Toyota Center (Houston).
Biggest margin between these two: Los Angeles Lakers by 40 points in 2008-09 (118–78).
Players to watch
For Houston Rockets, watch Alperen Sengun (22.4 points a game, 64 rebounds in 2026-27) and Kevin Durant (20.8 points a game, 47 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Los Angeles Lakers, watch Luka Doncic (40.1 points a game, 70 rebounds in 2026-27) and Austin Reaves (23.5 points a game, 32 rebounds in 2026-27).
Milestone watch
Walker Kessler is 2 rebounds short of 2,000 for their career.
At Toyota Center (Houston)
Houston Rockets have won 15 of their last 22 at Toyota Center (Houston).
Los Angeles Lakers have won 4 of 5 at Toyota Center (Houston).
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Los Angeles Lakers have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
