Utah Jazz @ Houston Rockets
18-40, 7-22 Away
105
18-40, 7-22 Away
35-21, 19-7 Home
125
35-21, 19-7 Home
Matchups
Game Information
Houston, TX
Referee:Jason Goldenberg
Referee:Tony Brothers
Referee:Scott Twardoski
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 64 | 18 | .780 | - | L2 |
| Denver | 54 | 28 | .659 | 10 | W12 |
| Minnesota | 49 | 33 | .598 | 15 | W2 |
| Portland | 42 | 40 | .512 | 22 | W2 |
| Utah | 22 | 60 | .268 | 42 | L1 |
| Southwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 62 | 20 | .756 | - | L1 |
| Houston | 52 | 30 | .634 | 10 | W1 |
| New Orleans | 26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | L2 |
| Dallas | 26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | W1 |
| Memphis | 25 | 57 | .305 | 37 | L8 |
NBA News
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7h
Thunder take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Lakers
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8h
