Houston Rockets @ Los Angeles Lakers
West 1st Round - Game 1
52-30, 22-19 Away
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52-30, 22-19 Away
Bonus
53-29, 28-13 Home
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53-29, 28-13 Home
Bonus
On the Court
Rockets
| Player | PTS | FG | REB | AST | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 4-10 | 7 | 0 | 1 | |
| 15 | 5-16 | 7 | 3 | 3 | |
| 15 | 6-15 | 7 | 7 | 2 | |
| 14 | 5-16 | 1 | 5 | 2 | |
| 5 | 2-2 | 6 | 1 | 4 |
Lakers
| Player | PTS | FG | REB | AST | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 6-10 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| 14 | 6-7 | 10 | 2 | 1 | |
| 10 | 4-11 | 2 | 7 | 4 | |
| 27 | 9-12 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |
| 3 | 1-2 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
Probabilities & Game Flow
1.2%
--HOU
98.8%
--LAL
According to ESPN Analytics
Team Stats
35% (26-74)
Field Goal %
60% (34-57)
39% (9-23)
Three Point %
50% (9-18)
71% (15-21)
Free Throw %
61% (14-23)
13
Turnovers
17
34
Rebounds
31
4%
Percent Led
92%
2
Largest Lead
16
Game Information
Los Angeles, CA
Referee:John Butler
Referee:James Capers
Referee:Tyler Ford
Referee:Ed Malloy
Rebound
6:15 - 4th
Win %: LAL, 98.8
Rockets offensive team rebound
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6:15 - 4th
Win %: LAL, 98.4
Alperen Sengun misses free throw 1 of 2
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6:15 - 4th
Win %: LAL, 97.8
Jarred Vanderbilt personal foul
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6:25 - 4th
Win %: LAL, 98.8
Luke Kennard makes 27-foot three point jumper (Deandre Ayton assists)
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6:42 - 4th
Win %: LAL, 97.1
Alperen Sengun makes 1-foot driving dunk (Reed Sheppard assists)
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6:54 - 4th
Win %: LAL, 96.4
Marcus Smart enters the game for LeBron James
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Game Highlights
Video Highlights
Game Leaders
Injury Report
| Name | Status | Est. Return |
|---|---|---|
OutKnee | 21 Apr | |
OFSAnkle | 1 Oct | |
OutKnee | 1 Jun |
| Name | Status | Est. Return |
|---|---|---|
OutOblique | 1 May | |
OutHamstring | 1 May |
Data is currently unavailable.
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| 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 |
| Pacific | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 53 | 29 | .646 | - | W3 |
| Phoenix | 45 | 37 | .549 | 8 | W1 |
| LA Clippers | 42 | 40 | .512 | 11 | W1 |
| Golden State | 37 | 45 | .451 | 16 | L3 |
| Sacramento | 22 | 60 | .268 | 31 | L1 |
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