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 | 49 | 18 | .731 | - | W1 |
| Houston | 41 | 25 | .621 | 7.5 | W1 |
| Memphis | 23 | 43 | .348 | 25.5 | L7 |
| Dallas | 23 | 45 | .338 | 26.5 | W1 |
| New Orleans | 22 | 46 | .324 | 27.5 | L1 |
| Pacific | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 42 | 25 | .627 | - | W5 |
| Phoenix | 39 | 28 | .582 | 3 | L1 |
| LA Clippers | 34 | 33 | .507 | 8 | L1 |
| Golden State | 32 | 35 | .478 | 10 | L5 |
| Sacramento | 18 | 51 | .261 | 25 | W2 |
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