ROCKETS VS. LAKERS OVERALL RECORD 99   --   163 REG SEASON: 84-143 PLAYOFFS 15-20

1999-2000 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE LAKERS:

• Lakers 89, Rockets 88 : No Shaq, No Kobe, No Excuses
  RECAP | BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 10, 1999 IN HOUSTON
  Shaq throws punch at Barkley, Rockets can't KO Lakers in 89-88 loss
• Rockets 97, Lakers 81 : Rockets crush Lakers
  RECAP | BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 12, 1999 IN LOS ANGELES
  Francis-led Rockets dominate Shaq-less Lakers in LA for first win
• Rockets 89, Lakers 83 : "KAPAAYAAAA!!!"
  RECAP | BOX SCORE | JANUARY 30, 2000 IN HOUSTON
  Rudy T exclaims, as huge team effort results in win over Lakers
• Lakers 101, Rockets 85 : Lakers Destroy Rockets
  BOX SCORE | FEBRUARY 27, 2000 IN LOS ANGELES
  Kobe, Shaq dwarf Rockets in LA on NBC

2000-2001 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE LAKERS:

• Rockets 84, Lakers 74 : DOUBLE DOOZIE!
  RECAP | BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 7, 2000 IN HOUSTON
  Rockets Stun World Champs 84-74, New Arena a Reality
• Lakers 105, Rockets 99 : Guard Letdown
  RECAP | BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 12, 2000 IN LOS ANGELES
  Francis struggles again as Rockets can't quite topple Lakers in LA
• Lakers 99, Rockets 94 : Kobe Burns Rockets
  RECAP | BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 21, 2000 IN HOUSTON
  Rockets poor decisions costly in 94-99 loss, Bryant blows up for 45
• Lakers 114, Rockets 101 : Lakers Defuse Rockets
  RECAP | BOX SCORE | JANUARY 19, 2001 IN LOS ANGELES
  Shaq scores 41 in 31 minutes, Kobe adds 29 in 114-101 Laker rout

2001-2002 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE LAKERS:

• Lakers 98, Rockets 97 : Un-Finished Business
  RECAP | BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 15, 2001 IN HOUSTON
  Rockets stars fall to Lakers stars in overtime heartbreaker 98-97
• Lakers 107, Rockets 101 : Misery Continues
  RECAP | BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 20, 2001 IN HOUSTON
  Rockets cough up 15th straight loss despite hugh effort from rookie
• Lakers 114, Rockets 90 : Rockets Look Sick in LA
  RECAP | BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 30, 2001 IN LOS ANGELES
  Francis sits, Mobley bricks, every Laker scores as LA routs Rocks
• Lakers 95, Rockets 79 : Shaq Tosses Rocks
  RECAP | BOX SCORE | MARCH 3, 2002 IN LOS ANGELES
  O'Neal goes for 36/14/7, Rockets can't hit shots in 95-79 loss in LA

2002-2003 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE LAKERS:

• Rockets 93, Lakers 89 : PUCKER UP, CHARLES
  RECAP | BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 17, 2002 IN LOS ANGELES
  Ming's career night helps Rockets hold on to beat Lakers
• Rockets 108, Lakers 104 : WHAT A SHOW!
  RECAP | BOX SCORE | JANUARY 17, 2003 IN HOUSTON
  44 from Francis beats Lakers in OT, steals thunder from Yao-Shaq
• Lakers 106, Rockets 99 : Double OT Downer
  RECAP | BOX SCORE | FEBRUARY 18, 2003 IN LOS ANGELES
  Thrilling game sees Yao, Rockets on losing end to Kobe, Lakers
• Lakers 96, Rockets 93 : Shaq Backs Over Rockets
  RECAP | BOX SCORE | MARCH 26, 2003 IN HOUSTON
  Shaq dominates Yao, Rockets can't hit 3 to tie in 96-93 loss to Lakers

2003-2004 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE LAKERS:

• Rockets 99, Lakers 87 : Rockets Stun Lakers on Christmas Day
  BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 25, 2003 IN LOS ANGELES
  Houston gives holiday gift to fans as Francis, Yao stun much-hyped Lakers
• Rockets 102, Lakers 87 : Yao, Rockets Smoke Shaq, Lakers
  BOX SCORE | FEBRUARY 11, 2004 IN HOUSTON
  Yao rises to challenge of Shaq, guards play phenomenal as Rockets stun Lakers
• Lakers 96, Rockets 93 : Rockets Collpase, Fall To Lakers
  BOX SCORE | MARCH 3, 2004 IN HOUSTON
  Houston lays fourth quarter egg as Shaq, Kobe, Lakers take lead and game
• Lakers 93, Rockets 85 : Yao Struggles, Lakers Capitalize
  BOX SCORE | APRIL 1, 2004 IN LOS ANGELES
  Yao Ming goes just 3-15 from the floor as Malone, Lakers win 93-85
• Lakers 72, Rockets 71 : Oh So Close
  RECAP | BOX SCORE | APRIL 17, 2004 IN LOS ANGELES
  Jim Jackson's three at buzzer short as Shaq, Lakers escape 71-72 in Game 1
• Lakers 98, Rockets 84 : Rocks Crumble In Second Half
  BOX SCORE | APRIL 19, 2004 IN LOS ANGELES
  Strong first half for naught as Kobe, Lakers take off, take 2-0 series lead
• Rockets 102, Lakers 91 : Francis Fuels Rockets To Playoff Win
  BOX SCORE | APRIL 23, 2004 IN HOUSTON
  Rockets get first playoff win since 1999 as Francis' 27 topples Lakers 102-91
• Lakers 92, Rockets 88 : Rockets Fall Behind 3-1 In Series
  BOX SCORE | APRIL 25, 2004 IN HOUSTON
  Huge comeback thwarted by fatal mistakes as Rockets fall 92-88 in OT
• Lakers 97, Rockets 78 : Season Ends In Heartless Collapse
  BOX SCORE | APRIL 28, 2004 IN LOS ANGELES
  Rockets hang tough in first, tumble miserably in second as Lakers win series

2004-2005 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE LAKERS:

• Lakers 84, Rockets 79 : Rudy T Returns To Beat Rockets
  BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 13, 2004 IN HOUSTON
  Legend comes back to Houston, leads Lakers past McGrady-less Rocks
• Lakers 111, Rockets 104 : Kobe, Lakers Beat Up Rockets
  BOX SCORE | JANUARY 7, 2005 IN LOS ANGELES
  Guard scores 27 as Lakers first half drumming enough to beat Rockets 111-104
• Rockets 103, Lakers 102 : Rockets Dodge Choke Job
  BOX SCORE | FEBRUARY 6, 2005 IN HOUSTON
  Late free throws keep Rockets from blowing 16-point 4th quarter lead
• Rockets 114, Lakers 100 : Skid Snapped As Shooting Returns
  BOX SCORE | APRIL 7, 2005 IN LOS ANGELES
  Rockets hit 10-21 from three as Tracy, Yao fuel 114-100 win over Lakers

2005-2006 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE LAKERS:

• Rockets 76, Lakers 74 : T-Mac Drives Past Lakers
  BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 18, 2005 IN LOS ANGELES
  Guard penetrates, scores with 0.3 ticks left to give Rockets 76-74 win in LA
• Lakers 89, Rockets 78 : HOME COOKED
  BOX SCORE | FEBRUARY 8, 2006 IN HOUSTON
  Rockets watch Brian Cook, Kobe go off, fall yet again at home 89-78 to Lakers
• Lakers 104, Rockets 88 : Kobe Explodes For 43
  BOX SCORE | APRIL 2, 2006 IN LOS ANGELES
  Lakers run away from Rockets in lopsided 3rd quarter; Yao goes for 33 and 16

2006-2007 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE LAKERS:

• Lakers 102, Rockets 94 : Lakers Hold Off Rocket Rally
  BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 12, 2006 IN HOUSTON
  Reserves boost Rockets on crazy 26-1 run in fourth, but fall 102-94
• Lakers 112, Rockets 101 : Kobe Outduels Yao, Rockets in 2 OTs
  BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 15, 2006 IN LOS ANGELES
  Lakers guard goes for 53 as Rockets blow several chances, fall 112-101
• Rockets 102, Lakers 77 : Rockets Rout Lakers
  BOX SCORE | JANUARY 10, 2007 IN HOUSTON
  Dikembe moves to #2 All-Time in shots blocked; Rockets drum Lakers 102-77
• Rockets 107, Lakers 104 : Yao, T-Mac Too Much For Kobe
  BOX SCORE | MARCH 30, 2007 IN LOS ANGELES
  Lakers guard scores 53 but Rocket duo combines for 69 in 107-103 OT road win

2007-2008 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE LAKERS:

• Rockets 95, Lakers 93 : Battier Bails Out Rockets
  RECAP | BOX SCORE | OCTOBER 30, 2007 IN LOS ANGELES
  Late three ends a furious Laker rally, gives Rockets 95-93 season-opening win
• Lakers 93, Rockets 90 : Rains, Pours in Loss to Lakers
  RECAP | BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 14, 2007 IN HOUSTON
  Rockets fall to Lakers 93-90 at home after McGrady leaves with elbow injury
• Rockets 104, Lakers 92 : So Who's Next?
  BOX SCORE | MARCH 16, 2008 IN HOUSTON
  Surreal streak hits 22 as Rafer lights up Lakers for 31 in 104-92 win

2008-2009 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE LAKERS:

• Lakers 111, Rockets 82 : Rockets Bottom Out
  BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 9, 2008 IN LOS ANGELES
  T-Mac, Artest shoot 3-22 combined as Lakers embarrass Rockets, 111-82
• Lakers 105, Rockets 100 : Homesick: Rockets Fall to Lakers
  BOX SCORE | JANUARY 13, 2009 IN HOUSTON
  Rockets execute poorly in final 25 seconds, Lakers take game 105-100
• Lakers 102, Rockets 96 : Too Much Kobe
  BOX SCORE | MARCH 11, 2009 IN HOUSTON
  Artest struggles, Bryant goes off for 31 in the second half as Lakers win 102-96
• Lakers 93, Rockets 81 : Kobe, Lakers Top Rockets
  BOX SCORE | APRIL 3, 2009 IN LOS ANGELES
  Rockets point guards struggle as Rockets fall 93-81 in LA to Lakers
• Rockets 100, Lakers 92 : ROCKETS STUN LAKERS
  BOX SCORE | MAY 4, 2009 IN LOS ANGELES
  Yao goes Willis Reed on Lakers, returns from injury to score 28, 10 in Game 1 stunner
• Lakers 111, Rockets 98 : Lakers Get Nasty In Game 2 Win
  BOX SCORE | MAY 6, 2009 IN LOS ANGELES
  Fisher, Kobe cheapshots overshadow Lakers 111-98 Game 2 win over Rockets
• Lakers 108, Rockets 94 : Turnovers, Threes Burn Rockets
  BOX SCORE | MAY 8, 2009 IN HOUSTON
  Rockets cough it up 17 times in 108-94 loss that gives series edge back to Lakers
• Rockets 99, Lakers 87 : Yao-less Rockets Rout Kobe, Lakers
  RECAP | BOX SCORE | MAY 10, 2009 IN HOUSTON
  Brooks, Battier, Hayes shine as Rockets crush Lakers to even series
• Lakers 118, Rockets 78 : Lakers Get Payback In Laugher
  BOX SCORE | MAY 12, 2009 IN LOS ANGELES
  Every system fails as Rockets fall in Los Angeles by a whopping 40 points
• Rockets 95, Lakers 80 : Big and Brass: Rockets Force Game 7
  BOX SCORE | MAY 14, 2009 IN HOUSTON
  40-point loss a distant memory as Rockets roll Lakers 95-80 to set up the finale
• Lakers 89, Rockets 70 : Rockets Flat As Season Flatlines
  BOX SCORE | MAY 17, 2009 IN LOS ANGELES
  Houston shoots under 37% as Lakers cruise to Game 7, series win

2009-2010 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE LAKERS:

• Lakers 103, Rockets 102 : Can't Quite Finish
  BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 4, 2009 IN HOUSTON
  Brilliant overtime game sees Rockets flop in final play -- Lakers 103, Rockets 102
• Rockets 101, Lakers 91 : Rockets Rough Up Lakers
  BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 15, 2009 IN LOS ANGELES
  Houston dominates the glass while Brooks, Andersen pop in career highs
• Lakers 88, Rockets 79 : Offense Sputters in L.A.
  BOX SCORE | JANUARY 5, 2010 IN LOS ANGELES
  Rockets miss 19 of 23 threes, can't overcome Lakers late in 88-79 loss
• Lakers 109, Rockets 101 : Lakers Overpower Rockets
  BOX SCORE | MARCH 27, 2010 IN HOUSTON
  Gasol's 30 too strong for injury-riddled Rockets in 109-101 home loss

2010-2011 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE LAKERS:

• Lakers 112, Rockets 110 : Brown, Blake Burn Rockets Late
  RECAP | BOX SCORE | OCTOBER 26, 2010 IN LOS ANGELES
  Rockets control first three quarters but Lakers bench players take over in 4th
• Rockets 109, Lakers 99 : Battier dominates Kobe, Lakers
  RECAP | BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 1, 2010 IN HOUSTON
  Battier scores 11 points in 2 minutes as Rockets close out Lakers 109-99
• Lakers 114, Rockets 106 : Lakers Close Out Rockets in OT
  BOX SCORE | FEBRUARY 1, 2011 IN LOS ANGELES
  14-2 closing run by Kobe, Lakers finish off Rockets 114-106 at Staples Center

2011-2012 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE LAKERS:

• Lakers 108, Rockets 99 : No Answer For Kobe, Bynum
  BOX SCORE | JANUARY 3, 2012 IN LOS ANGELES
  Kobe's 37 and Bynum's 21 and 22 boards defuse Rockets in Houston's 108-99 loss
• Rockets 107, Lakers 104 : Comeback! Rockets Shock Lakers in Fourth
  BOX SCORE | MARCH 20, 2012 IN HOUSTON
  Rockets make improbable run late to shock Kobe, Lakers 107-104
• Rockets 112, Lakers 107 : Back-To-Back Big Wins
  BOX SCORE | APRIL 6, 2012 IN LOS ANGELES
  Bynum ejected again; Dragic, Scola, Parsons prove clutch in 112-107 Rockets win

2012-2013 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE LAKERS:

• Lakers 119, Rockets 108 : Lakers Blow Out Rockets
  BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 18, 2012 IN LOS ANGELES
  For first this season, Rockets not competitive as Lakers sizzle in 119-108 win
• Rockets 107, Lakers 105 : Country Strong: Smith Powers Rockets
  BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 4, 2012 IN HOUSTON
  Greg Smith scores 21, grabs 9 boards off bench to fuel Rockets comeback over Lakers
• Rockets 125, Lakers 112 : Lake Show Raked
  BOX SCORE | JANUARY 8, 2013 IN HOUSTON
  Harden goes for 31, 9 assists, 6 boards on Kobe as Rockets win fifth straight
• Lakers 99, Rockets 95 : Rockets Fall To Lakers, Slip To 8th
  BOX SCORE | APRIL 17, 2013 IN LOS ANGELES
  Late season collapse puts Rockets in first round matchup with OKC Thunder

2013-2014 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE LAKERS:

• Lakers 99, Rockets 98 : Blake Bombs Rockets Late
  BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 7, 2013 IN HOUSTON
  Guard hits dagger three in final seconds as Rockets fall 99-98 to Lakers
• Rockets 113, Lakers 99 : Harden Launches Rockets In Third
  BOX SCORE | JANUARY 8, 2014 IN HOUSTON
  Rockets knock off Lakers 113-99 behind 38 points from James Harden
• Rockets 134, Lakers 108 : Dwight Dominates Lakers in LA Return
  BOX SCORE | FEBRUARY 19, 2014 IN LOS ANGELES
  Howard dunks, Harden thrives as Rockets blow out Lakers 134-108
• Rockets 145, Lakers 130 : Rockets Rout Lakers 145-130
  BOX SCORE | APRIL 8, 2014 IN LOS ANGELES
  Rockets score most points in any NBA game this season, rout Lakers in LA

2014-2015 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE LAKERS:

• Rockets 108, Lakers 90 : Rockets Crush Lakers
  BOX SCORE | OCTOBER 28, 2014 IN LOS ANGELES
  Dwight, Kobe tussle, but Harden explodes for 32 in 108-90 rout of Lakers
• Lakers 98, Rockets 92 : Rockets Choke In Final Minutes
  BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 19, 2014 IN HOUSTON
  Bad loss as Harden turnover, missed shots give lowly Lakers a 98-92 win
• Rockets 99, Lakers 87 : Harden Runs Showtime
  BOX SCORE | JANUARY 25, 2015 IN LOS ANGELES
  James Harden goes for 37 as Rockets roll Lakers 99-87 in Los Angeles

2015-2016 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE LAKERS:

• Rockets 126, Lakers 97 : Rockets Blow Out Lakers
  BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 12, 2015 IN HOUSTON
  Harden's 30 leads the way as Rockets crush Kobe, Lakers 126-97
• Rockets 107, Lakers 87 : Rockets Stop Skid
  BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 17, 2015 IN LOS ANGELES
  Defense steps up as Rockets trounce Lakers 107-87 in Los Angeles
• Rockets 112, Lakers 95 : Rockets Crush Lakers
  BOX SCORE | JANUARY 17, 2016 IN LOS ANGELES
  Third quarter outburst puts Kobe, Lakers away in 112-95 road rout
• Rockets 130, Lakers 110 : Still Hanging In
  BOX SCORE | APRIL 10, 2016 IN HOUSTON
  In Kobe's final game in Houston, Harden shines with 40 points, 13 assist in win

2016-2017 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE LAKERS:

• Lakers 120, Rockets 114 : OPENING NIGHT DUD
  BOX SCORE | OCTOBER 26, 2016 IN LOS ANGELES
  Rockets misfire from deep, don't defend in 120-114 road loss to Lakers
• Rockets 134, Lakers 95 : Rockets Humble Lakers
  BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 7, 2016 IN HOUSTON
  Gordon, Harden lead Rockets at home in 134-95 laugher over Lakers
• Rockets 139, Lakers 100 : Easy Pickings
  BOX SCORE | MARCH 15, 2017 IN HOUSTON
  Williams, Harden lead Rockets in massive 39-point rout of Lakers

2017-2018 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE LAKERS:

• Rockets 118, Lakers 95 : Harden Torches Ball, Lakers
  BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 3, 2017 IN LOS ANGELES
  Lakers simply no match for Rockets as Harden's 36 leads way in LA
• Lakers 122, Rockets 116 : THE STREAK ENDS
  BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 20, 2017 IN HOUSTON
  With Capela out, Rockets look lost against Lakers, lose Paul to injury
• Rockets 148, Lakers 142 : Mercifully, Losing Streak Ends
  BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 31, 2017 IN HOUSTON
  Defense struggles again but Paul, Rockets get double OT win, lose Harden to injury
• Rockets 105, Lakers 99 : Rockets Pay Price For 65th Win
  BOX SCORE | APRIL 10, 2018 IN LOS ANGELES
  Paul, Harden overpower Lakers but Rockets lose Mbah a Moute to injury