Houston Rockets @ Los Angeles Lakers
West Semifinals - Game 5 • LAL lead series 4-1
44-28, 20-16 Away
96
44-28, 20-16 Away
52-19, 25-10 Home
119
52-19, 25-10 Home
Matchups
Game Information
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Referee:Bill Kennedy
Referee:Eric Lewis
Referee:John Goble
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Southwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 58 | 18 | .763 | - | W10 |
| Houston | 47 | 29 | .618 | 11 | W4 |
| New Orleans | 25 | 51 | .329 | 33 | L5 |
| Memphis | 25 | 51 | .329 | 33 | L2 |
| Dallas | 24 | 52 | .316 | 34 | L2 |
| Pacific | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 50 | 26 | .658 | - | W4 |
| Phoenix | 42 | 34 | .553 | 8 | L1 |
| LA Clippers | 39 | 37 | .513 | 11 | L1 |
| Golden State | 36 | 40 | .474 | 14 | L2 |
| Sacramento | 20 | 57 | .260 | 30.5 | W1 |
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