Houston Rockets @ Los Angeles Lakers
West 1st Round - Game 2 • LAL lead series 2-0
52-30, 22-19 Away
94
52-30, 22-19 Away
53-29, 28-13 Home
101
53-29, 28-13 Home
Matchups
Game Information
Los Angeles, CA
Referee:Courtney Kirkland
Referee:Josh Tiven
Referee:Justin Van Duyne
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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