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    Los Angeles Lakers @ Houston Rockets

    LAL
    Los Angeles LakersLakersLAL
    11-18, 5-10 Away
    122
    11-18, 5-10 Away
    Final
    1234T
    Lakers
    LAL
    37263128122
    Rockets
    HOU
    22373027116
    HOU
    Houston RocketsRocketsHOU
    25-5, 13-4 Home
    116
    25-5, 13-4 Home
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    Matchups

    LAL
    LAL
    Season tied
    1-1
    HOU
    HOU
    95
    Game 1•@ LAL
    Final
    118
    122
    Game 2•@ HOU
    Final
    116
    142
    Game 3•@ HOU
    Final/2OT
    148
    99
    Game 4•@ LAL
    Final
    105

    Game Information

    Houston, TX

    Toyota Center (Houston)

    Referee:Zach Zarba

    Referee:Leroy Richardson

    Referee:Michael Smith

    Toyota Center (Houston)

    2025-26 Standings

    Western Conference
    PacificWLPCTGBSTRK
    LA Lakers2415.615-L1
    Phoenix2417.5851L2
    Golden State2319.5482.5W2
    LA Clippers1823.4397W5
    Sacramento1130.26814W3
    SouthwestWLPCTGBSTRK
    San Antonio2813.683-W1
    Houston2315.6053.5L1
    Memphis1723.42510.5L1
    Dallas1626.38112.5W1
    New Orleans1034.22719.5L1
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    2h

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