Los Angeles Lakers @ Houston Rockets
51-13, 22-9 Away
102
51-13, 22-9 Away
42-24, 27-7 Home
96
42-24, 27-7 Home
Matchups
Game Information
Houston, TX
Referee:Greg Willard
Referee:Courtney Kirkland
Referee:Gary Zielinski
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Pacific | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 40 | 25 | .615 | - | W3 |
| Phoenix | 39 | 27 | .591 | 1.5 | W4 |
| LA Clippers | 33 | 32 | .508 | 7 | W3 |
| Golden State | 32 | 33 | .492 | 8 | L3 |
| Sacramento | 16 | 51 | .239 | 25 | L1 |
| Southwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 48 | 17 | .738 | - | W5 |
| Houston | 40 | 25 | .615 | 8 | L1 |
| Memphis | 23 | 41 | .359 | 24.5 | L5 |
| New Orleans | 22 | 45 | .328 | 27 | W2 |
| Dallas | 21 | 44 | .323 | 27 | L8 |
NBA News
Spurs rule out Victor Wembanyama (ankle) vs. Nuggets
The San Antonio Spurs ruled out star center Victor Wembanyama for Thursday night's showdown against the Denver Nuggets because of right ankle soreness.
18m
Spoelstra doesn’t apologize for how Bam's 83-point game played out
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra doesn't care about the criticism surrounding Bam Adebayo's 83-point game.
1h
Heat's Spoelstra on Adebayo's 83-point game: 'Have to go for it'
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra brushed aside critics of Bam Adebayo's 83-point game, saying, "You have to go for it, and that was just thrilling."
27m
