Los Angeles Lakers @ Houston Rockets
18-21, 5-15 Away
104
18-21, 5-15 Away
23-15, 17-5 Home
108
23-15, 17-5 Home
Matchups
Game Information
Referee:Dick Bavetta
Referee:Kevin Fehr
Referee:Monty McCutchen
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Pacific | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 37 | 24 | .607 | - | W3 |
| Phoenix | 35 | 26 | .574 | 2 | W2 |
| Golden State | 31 | 30 | .508 | 6 | L2 |
| LA Clippers | 30 | 31 | .492 | 7 | W3 |
| Sacramento | 14 | 49 | .222 | 24 | L2 |
| Southwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 44 | 17 | .721 | - | W1 |
| Houston | 38 | 22 | .633 | 5.5 | W1 |
| Memphis | 23 | 38 | .377 | 21 | L2 |
| Dallas | 21 | 40 | .344 | 23 | L4 |
| New Orleans | 19 | 44 | .302 | 26 | L2 |
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