Houston Rockets @ Los Angeles Lakers
33-18, 15-11 Away
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33-18, 15-11 Away
38-12, 17-7 Home
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38-12, 17-7 Home
Matchups
Game Information
Los Angeles, CA
Referee:Brian Forte
Referee:Scott Foster
Referee:Scott Twardoski
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Southwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 48 | 18 | .727 | - | L1 |
| Houston | 40 | 25 | .615 | 7.5 | L1 |
| Memphis | 23 | 42 | .354 | 24.5 | L6 |
| Dallas | 22 | 44 | .333 | 26 | W1 |
| New Orleans | 22 | 45 | .328 | 26.5 | W2 |
| Pacific | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 41 | 25 | .621 | - | W4 |
| Phoenix | 39 | 27 | .591 | 2 | W4 |
| LA Clippers | 33 | 32 | .508 | 7.5 | W3 |
| Golden State | 32 | 33 | .492 | 8.5 | L3 |
| Sacramento | 16 | 51 | .239 | 25.5 | L1 |
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