Houston Rockets @ Los Angeles Lakers
West 1st Round - Game 1
Matchup Predictor
51.4
%
HOU
48.6
%
LAL
According to ESPN Analytics
Game Information
Los Angeles, CA
Season Leaders
Injury Report
| Name | Status | Est. Return |
|---|---|---|
GTDRest | 18 Apr | |
GTDRest | 18 Apr | |
GTDRest | 18 Apr | |
GTDRest | 18 Apr | |
OFSAnkle | 1 Oct |
| Name | Status | Est. Return |
|---|---|---|
GTDFoot | 18 Apr | |
OutHamstring | 1 May | |
OutOblique | 1 May |
Team Stats
115.2
Points
116.3
48%
Field Goal %
50%
48.1
Rebounds
41.0
25.4
Assists
25.9
5.8
Blocks
4.3
8.5
Steals
8.5
LAST FIVE GAMES
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Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Southwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 62 | 20 | .756 | - | L1 |
| Houston | 52 | 30 | .634 | 10 | W1 |
| New Orleans | 26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | L2 |
| Dallas | 26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | W1 |
| Memphis | 25 | 57 | .305 | 37 | L8 |
| Pacific | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 53 | 29 | .646 | - | W3 |
| Phoenix | 45 | 37 | .549 | 8 | W1 |
| LA Clippers | 42 | 40 | .512 | 11 | W1 |
| Golden State | 37 | 45 | .451 | 16 | L3 |
| Sacramento | 22 | 60 | .268 | 31 | L1 |
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