Houston Rockets @ Los Angeles Lakers
Matchups
Game Information
Los Angeles, CA

Referee:Kane Fitzgerald
Referee:Violet Palmer
Referee:Tony Brothers

2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Southwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 36 | 16 | .692 | - | W4 |
| Houston | 32 | 19 | .627 | 3.5 | W1 |
| Memphis | 20 | 31 | .392 | 15.5 | L2 |
| Dallas | 19 | 33 | .365 | 17 | L7 |
| New Orleans | 14 | 40 | .259 | 23 | W1 |
| Pacific | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 32 | 19 | .627 | - | W3 |
| Phoenix | 31 | 22 | .585 | 2 | L2 |
| Golden State | 28 | 25 | .528 | 5 | L1 |
| LA Clippers | 24 | 27 | .471 | 8 | W1 |
| Sacramento | 12 | 42 | .222 | 21.5 | L12 |
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