The Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets square-off on Monday night in a game that could be a Western Conference playoff preview.
In a potential playoff preview in the Western Conference, the Los Angeles Lakers (42-25) visit the Houston Rockets (41-25) at the Toyota Center on Monday. These teams sit right next to each other in the Western Conference standings entering play – the Lakers are in third place, with the Rockets 0.5 games back in fourth. They’re part of a tight pack of teams in the middle of the playoff picture – the third place Lakers and seventh place Phoenix Suns are separated by a total of three games.
How to Watch Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets Today:
Game Date: Monday, March 16, 2026
Game Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: Space City Home Network
Location: Toyota Center
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The Lakers have climbed their way to the top of that group over the past few weeks. They’re on a five-game winning streak and have won eight of their last nine total. That’s come as forward Luka Doncic has become hot and entered his name into the MVP conversation. He’s scored 30-plus points in five games in a row. That includes hitting a buzzer-beater in overtime in the Lakers’ most recent game, lifting them over the Denver Nuggets 127-125.
Meanwhile the Rockets have been stagnant, alternating wins and losses in each of their last nine games. They last played on Friday and got by the New Orleans Pelicans 107-105. Kevin Durant scored 32 points to lead Houston in that one.
What Time Is The Los Angeles vs Houston Game On?
The Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets game will take place on Monday, March 16, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. ET. Tune in to see this key Western Conference showdown.
What Channel Is The Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets Game On?
All of the action in this game can be found on Space City Home Network. Make sure you subscribe to Fubo now to watch this matchup, as well as numerous other sports leagues.
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