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    Houston Rockets @ Los Angeles Lakers

    HOU
    Houston RocketsRocketsHOU
    33-18, 15-11 Away
    121
    33-18, 15-11 Away
    Final
    1234T
    Rockets
    HOU
    28353424121
    Lakers
    LAL
    29343018111
    LAL
    Los Angeles LakersLakersLAL
    38-12, 17-7 Home
    111
    38-12, 17-7 Home
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    Matchups

    HOU
    HOU
    Season tied
    1-1
    LAL
    LAL
    115
    Game 1@ HOU
    Final
    124
    121
    Game 2@ LAL
    Final
    111
    113
    Game 3@ HOU
    Final
    97

    Game Information

    Los Angeles, CA

    crypto.com Arena
    TNT

    Referee:Brian Forte

    Referee:Scott Foster

    Referee:Scott Twardoski

    crypto.com Arena

    2025-26 Standings

    Western Conference
    SouthwestWLPCTGBSTRK
    San Antonio6220.756-L1
    Houston5230.63410W1
    New Orleans2656.31736L2
    Dallas2656.31736W1
    Memphis2557.30537L8
    PacificWLPCTGBSTRK
    LA Lakers5329.646-W3
    Phoenix4537.5498W1
    LA Clippers4240.51211W1
    Golden State3745.45116L3
    Sacramento2260.26831L1
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