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    Houston Rockets @ Los Angeles Lakers

    HOU
    Houston RocketsRocketsHOU
    1-1, 1-0 Away
    124
    1-1, 1-0 Away
    Final
    1234T
    Rockets
    HOU
    31353226124
    Lakers
    LAL
    28343518115
    LAL
    Los Angeles LakersLakersLAL
    0-2, 0-1 Home
    115
    0-2, 0-1 Home
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    Matchups

    HOU
    HOU
    HOU leads season
    1-0
    LAL
    LAL
    124
    Game 1@ LAL
    Final
    115
    126
    Game 2@ HOU
    Final
    111
    138
    Game 3@ HOU
    Final/OT
    134
    106
    Game 4@ LAL
    Final
    111

    Game Information

    Los Angeles, CA

    crypto.com Arena
    ESPNTWC SN

    Referee:Jason Phillips

    Referee:Matt Boland

    Referee:Derrick Collins

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    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
    Full Standings

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