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 | 43 | 17 | .717 | - | L1 |
| Houston | 37 | 22 | .627 | 5.5 | L1 |
| Memphis | 23 | 36 | .390 | 19.5 | W2 |
| Dallas | 21 | 38 | .356 | 21.5 | L2 |
| New Orleans | 19 | 42 | .311 | 24.5 | W4 |
| Pacific | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 35 | 24 | .593 | - | W1 |
| Phoenix | 34 | 26 | .567 | 1.5 | W1 |
| Golden State | 31 | 29 | .517 | 4.5 | L1 |
| LA Clippers | 27 | 31 | .466 | 7.5 | L3 |
| Sacramento | 14 | 47 | .230 | 22 | W1 |
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