Houston Rockets @ Utah Jazz
Matchups
Game Information
Salt Lake City, UT

Referee:Mark Lindsay
Referee:Michael Smith
Referee:Justin Van Duyne

2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Southwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 59 | 18 | .766 | - | W11 |
| Houston | 47 | 29 | .618 | 11.5 | W4 |
| Memphis | 25 | 51 | .329 | 33.5 | L2 |
| New Orleans | 25 | 52 | .325 | 34 | L6 |
| Dallas | 24 | 52 | .316 | 34.5 | L2 |
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 61 | 16 | .792 | - | W4 |
| Denver | 49 | 28 | .636 | 12 | W7 |
| Minnesota | 46 | 30 | .605 | 14.5 | L1 |
| Portland | 40 | 38 | .513 | 21.5 | W3 |
| Utah | 21 | 56 | .273 | 40 | L7 |
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