Houston Rockets @ Los Angeles Lakers
WEST SEMIFINALS - Game 1 • HOU leads series 1-0
44-28, 20-16 Away
112
44-28, 20-16 Away
52-19, 25-10 Home
97
52-19, 25-10 Home
Matchups
Game Information
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Referee:Sean Wright
Referee:Kane Fitzgerald
Referee:Ben Taylor
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Southwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 34 | 16 | .680 | - | W2 |
| Houston | 31 | 18 | .633 | 2.5 | L1 |
| Memphis | 19 | 29 | .396 | 14 | W1 |
| Dallas | 19 | 31 | .380 | 15 | L5 |
| New Orleans | 13 | 40 | .245 | 22.5 | L3 |
| Pacific | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 30 | 19 | .612 | - | W1 |
| Phoenix | 31 | 20 | .608 | - | W1 |
| Golden State | 27 | 24 | .529 | 4 | L2 |
| LA Clippers | 23 | 26 | .469 | 7 | L1 |
| Sacramento | 12 | 39 | .235 | 19 | L9 |
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