Houston Rockets @ Los Angeles Lakers
West 1st Round - Game 2 • LAL lead series 1-0
52-30, 22-19 Away
82
52-30, 22-19 Away
Bonus
53-29, 28-13 Home
87
53-29, 28-13 Home
Bonus
On the Court
Rockets
| Player | PTS | FG | REB | AST | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 6-10 | 6 | 3 | 4 | |
| 18 | 7-15 | 5 | 1 | 2 | |
| 13 | 6-16 | 8 | 4 | 3 | |
| 7 | 3-6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| 16 | 6-10 | 5 | 7 | 2 |
Lakers
| Player | PTS | FG | REB | AST | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 7-18 | 8 | 7 | 3 | |
| 11 | 4-8 | 4 | 1 | 2 | |
| 6 | 3-8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | |
| 21 | 8-13 | 5 | 2 | 1 | |
| 0 | 0-2 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
Probabilities & Game Flow
19.4%
--HOU
80.6%
--LAL
According to ESPN Analytics
Team Stats
40% (31-78)
Field Goal %
45% (30-67)
23% (6-26)
Three Point %
46% (12-26)
78% (14-18)
Free Throw %
75% (15-20)
12
Turnovers
14
37
Rebounds
35
18%
Percent Led
77%
4
Largest Lead
15
Game Information
Los Angeles, CA
Referee:Josh Tiven
Referee:Courtney Kirkland
Referee:Justin Van Duyne
Rebound
5:22 - 4th
Win %: LAL, 80.6
Jabari Smith Jr. defensive rebound
8287
5:25 - 4th
Win %: LAL, 81.7
Jake LaRavia misses 24-foot three point jumper
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5:45 - 4th
Win %: LAL, 84.8
Deandre Ayton defensive rebound
8287
5:48 - 4th
Win %: LAL, 83.5
Kevin Durant misses 23-foot three point jumper
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5:58 - 4th
Win %: LAL, 79.7
Alperen Sengun enters the game for Tari Eason
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5:58 - 4th
Win %: LAL, 79.7
Jake LaRavia enters the game for Marcus Smart
8287
Game Leaders
Injury Report
| Name | Status | Est. Return |
|---|---|---|
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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