Utah Jazz @ Los Angeles Lakers
WESTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS - GAME 1 • LAL lead series 1-0
54-28, 17-24 Away
98
54-28, 17-24 Away
57-25, 30-11 Home
109
57-25, 30-11 Home
Matchups
Game Information
Los Angeles, CA
Referee:Joe Crawford
Referee:Jim Clark
Referee:Ron Garretson
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 55 | 15 | .786 | - | W10 |
| Denver | 43 | 28 | .606 | 12.5 | W1 |
| Minnesota | 43 | 28 | .606 | 12.5 | L1 |
| Portland | 35 | 36 | .493 | 20.5 | W3 |
| Utah | 21 | 49 | .300 | 34 | W1 |
| Pacific | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 45 | 25 | .643 | - | W8 |
| Phoenix | 39 | 31 | .557 | 6 | L4 |
| LA Clippers | 34 | 36 | .486 | 11 | L4 |
| Golden State | 33 | 37 | .471 | 12 | L2 |
| Sacramento | 18 | 53 | .254 | 27.5 | L2 |
NBA News
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Peyton Watson is expected to return for Denver on Sunday against the Trail Blazers after missing more than six weeks due to a hamstring strain.
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76ers' Andre Drummond fined $25K for shooting-like gesture
The NBA has fined Sixers center Andre Drummond $25,000 for making what appeared to be a shooting motion toward the Kings' bench.
1h
Memphis visits Charlotte, aims to end road losing streak
Memphis Grizzlies (24-45, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (36-34, 10th in the Eastern Conference)
13h
