Los Angeles Lakers @ Houston Rockets
34-8, 18-3 Away
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34-8, 18-3 Away
26-15, 14-6 Home
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26-15, 14-6 Home
Matchups
Game Information
Houston, TX
Referee:Matt Boland
Referee:Tony Brown
Referee:Zach Zarba
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Pacific | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 32 | 20 | .615 | - | L1 |
| Phoenix | 31 | 22 | .585 | 1.5 | L2 |
| Golden State | 29 | 25 | .537 | 4 | W1 |
| LA Clippers | 25 | 27 | .481 | 7 | W2 |
| Sacramento | 12 | 43 | .218 | 21.5 | L13 |
| Southwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 36 | 16 | .692 | - | W4 |
| Houston | 32 | 19 | .627 | 3.5 | W1 |
| Memphis | 20 | 32 | .385 | 16 | L3 |
| Dallas | 19 | 33 | .365 | 17 | L7 |
| New Orleans | 15 | 40 | .273 | 22.5 | W2 |
NBA News
Stephen A. rips JJ Redick and the Lakers' defense
Stephen A. Smith explains why the Lakers' defense is holding the team back from being contenders.
16m
Why Stephen A. 'didn't mind' Pistons-Hornets brawl
Stephen A. Smith explains why he doesn't have much of an issue with the brawl between the Pistons and the Hornets that saw four players ejected.
1h
LeBron calls out Lakers: We're not a championship team
LeBron James says the Lakers aren't a championship team after their loss to Oklahoma City.
2h
