Rockets fall to Lakers in 98-78 whomping in Houston to end season
Published on May 2, 2026.
The Houston Rockets lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in a 98-78 match, marking the end of the season. The team's total score was a season-high of 78, the fifth lowest in the entire NBA. LeBron James led the scoring with 28 points, followed by Rui Hachimura with 21 points. The game ended in a stalemate.
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