Houston Rockets @ Los Angeles Lakers
1-1, 1-0 Away
124
1-1, 1-0 Away
0-2, 0-1 Home
115
0-2, 0-1 Home
Matchups
Game Information
Los Angeles, CA
Referee:Jason Phillips
Referee:Matt Boland
Referee:Derrick Collins
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Southwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 57 | 18 | .760 | - | W9 |
| Houston | 45 | 29 | .608 | 11.5 | W2 |
| Memphis | 25 | 50 | .333 | 32 | L1 |
| New Orleans | 25 | 51 | .329 | 32.5 | L5 |
| Dallas | 24 | 51 | .320 | 33 | L1 |
| Pacific | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 49 | 26 | .653 | - | W3 |
| Phoenix | 42 | 33 | .560 | 7 | W2 |
| LA Clippers | 39 | 36 | .520 | 10 | W5 |
| Golden State | 36 | 39 | .480 | 13 | L1 |
| Sacramento | 19 | 57 | .250 | 30.5 | L4 |
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