Houston Rockets @ Los Angeles Lakers
WEST SEMIFINALS - Game 2 • Series tied 1-1
44-28, 20-16 Away
109
44-28, 20-16 Away
52-19, 25-10 Home
117
52-19, 25-10 Home
Matchups
Game Information
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Referee:Josh Tiven
Referee:Curtis Blair
Referee:Scott Foster
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 |
NBA News
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Buoyed by LeBron James' return, Luka Doncic scored 51 points on a night in which the Lakers' starting five totaled 137 points, the most by a starting lineup in a regulation game since the 1970-71 season.
1h
Celts' Brown calls out 'foul baiting,' says NBA rewards flopping
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2h
Memphis visits Detroit on 3-game road skid
Memphis Grizzlies (23-42, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (47-18, first in the Eastern Conference)
3h
