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Tip-off · Sunday, March 28
Los AngelesLakers0-0 · away
LAL
3:00 pm ET
HOU
HoustonRockets0-0 · home

Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets

ESPN3:00 PM ET · 12:00 PM PTToyota Center, Houston
When and where to watch

Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets: tip-off Sun, Mar 28, 3:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT) at Toyota Center. Watch it on ESPN (national TV, no League Pass blackout).

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Expected starters

projected from 2025-26 minutes · every lineup today →
Away · Los AngelesLakers
  1. Luka DoncicLuka DoncicF-G · #7733.5pts · 35.8 min
  2. Austin ReavesAustin ReavesG · #1523.3pts · 34.5 min
  3. Quentin GrimesQuentin GrimesG · #513.4pts · 29.4 min
  4. Jake LaRaviaJake LaRaviaF · #128.2pts · 25.1 min
  5. Collin SextonCollin SextonG · #1015.4pts · 23.7 min
OutAdou ThieroKnee · Leg · LeftOutCameron CarrOblique · Torso · RightDay-To-DayCollin Sexton
Home · HoustonRockets
  1. Amen ThompsonAmen ThompsonG-F · #118.3pts · 37.4 min
  2. Kevin DurantKevin DurantF · #726.0pts · 36.4 min
  3. Jabari Smith Jr.Jabari Smith Jr.F · #1015.8pts · 35.1 min
  4. Alperen SengunAlperen SengunC · #2820.4pts · 33.3 min
  5. Marcus SmartMarcus SmartG · #369.3pts · 28.5 min
Day-To-DayJulian PhillipsDay-To-DaySteven Adams

Teams confirm their starters about 30 minutes before tip-off. Until then this is the five the data points to, with anyone ruled out already removed.

Head to head · games that counted

Lakers lead 6-3

Lakers vs Rockets: the matchup page →
Fri, May 1 · 2025-26LAL98HOU78Wed, Apr 29 · 2025-26HOU99LAL93Sun, Apr 26 · 2025-26LAL96HOU115Fri, Apr 24 · 2025-26LAL112HOU108
How to watch · Lakers at Rockets3:00 PM ET12:00 PM PT · Sunday, March 28
ESPNSCHN/SCHN+HOUSpectrum SportsNetLAL

National broadcast on ESPN: no League Pass blackout applies for this game outside the local markets.

ESPNESPN app (ESPN Unlimited)Sling TV (Orange)FuboHulu + Live TVYouTube TVDirecTV StreamCable / satelliteNo League Pass blackout outside the two local markets.
Rockets marketSCHN/SCHN+
Lakers marketSpectrum SportsNet (regional sports network — cable, or the network's own app)
RadioSiriusXM · 790 AM / 740 AM · ESPN LA 710/980 KFWB
How to watch the Lakers →How to watch the Rockets →
Around the world

Where this game lands

9 of 12 countries get it at a live-friendly hour

New ZealandLiveMon 8:00 AMDisney+ (ESPN)Adams (HOU)CanadaLiveSun 3:00 PMTSNFranceLiveSun 21:00beIN SPORTS · beIN SPORTS CONNECTGermanyLiveSun 21:00Sky Sport · Sky GoIrelandLiveSun 20:00Sky SportsItalyLiveSun 21:00Sky Sport Basket · Sky GoNigeriaLiveSun 8:00 PMSportyTVSouth AfricaLiveSun 21:00SportyTVUnited KingdomLiveSun 20:00Sky SportsAustraliaReplayMon 6:00 AMDisney+ (ESPN)IndiaAlarmMon 12:30 AMPrime VideoPhilippinesAlarmMon 3:00 AMPrime Video

Injury report

both teams · read every 15 minutes
Lakers3 listed
OutAdou ThieroKnee · Leg · Left · est. return 2026-10-23
OutCameron CarrOblique · Torso · Right · est. return 2026-10-23
Day-To-DayCollin SextonCalf · Leg · Right · est. return 2026-10-21
Rockets2 listed
Day-To-DayJulian PhillipsIllness · Other · est. return 2026-10-21
Day-To-DaySteven AdamsCalf · Leg · Right · est. return 2026-10-21