Houston Rockets @ Los Angeles Lakers
WEST SEMIFINALS - Game 2 • Series tied 1-1
44-28, 20-16 Away
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44-28, 20-16 Away
52-19, 25-10 Home
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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 | 42 | 16 | .724 | - | W10 |
| Houston | 36 | 21 | .632 | 5.5 | W2 |
| Memphis | 21 | 36 | .368 | 20.5 | L3 |
| Dallas | 21 | 36 | .368 | 20.5 | W2 |
| New Orleans | 17 | 42 | .288 | 25.5 | W2 |
| Pacific | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 34 | 23 | .596 | - | L2 |
| Phoenix | 33 | 26 | .559 | 2 | L2 |
| Golden State | 31 | 28 | .525 | 4 | W1 |
| LA Clippers | 27 | 30 | .474 | 7 | L2 |
| Sacramento | 13 | 47 | .217 | 22.5 | L1 |
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