Houston Rockets @ Los Angeles Lakers
West 1st Round - Game 2 • LAL lead series 1-0
52-30, 22-19 Away
94
52-30, 22-19 Away
Bonus
53-29, 28-13 Home
101
53-29, 28-13 Home
Bonus
On the Court
Rockets
| Player | PTS | FG | REB | AST | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 7-12 | 6 | 4 | 4 | |
| 18 | 7-15 | 6 | 1 | 2 | |
| 20 | 9-20 | 11 | 5 | 4 | |
| 16 | 6-10 | 5 | 9 | 4 | |
| 10 | 4-14 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
Lakers
| Player | PTS | FG | REB | AST | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 8-21 | 8 | 7 | 3 | |
| 13 | 5-10 | 4 | 2 | 3 | |
| 25 | 8-13 | 2 | 7 | 3 | |
| 23 | 8-13 | 6 | 2 | 1 | |
| 6 | 1-2 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
Probabilities & Game Flow
1.1%
--HOU
98.9%
--LAL
According to ESPN Analytics
Team Stats
41% (36-88)
Field Goal %
46% (33-72)
25% (7-28)
Three Point %
46% (13-28)
79% (15-19)
Free Throw %
79% (22-28)
15
Turnovers
15
42
Rebounds
36
16%
Percent Led
80%
4
Largest Lead
15
Game Information
Los Angeles, CA
Referee:Josh Tiven
Referee:Courtney Kirkland
Referee:Justin Van Duyne
Timeout
14.3 - 4th
Win %: LAL, 98.9
Rockets Full timeout
94101
14.3 - 4th
Win %: LAL, 98.9
Luke Kennard makes free throw 2 of 2
94101
14.3 - 4th
Win %: LAL, 99.5
Alperen Sengun enters the game for Josh Okogie
94100
14.3 - 4th
Win %: LAL, 99.5
Luke Kennard makes free throw 1 of 2
94100
14.3 - 4th
Win %: LAL, 99.4
Amen Thompson personal take foul
9499
21.6 - 4th
Win %: LAL, 97.2
Lakers offensive team rebound
9499
Game Leaders
Injury Report
| Name | Status | Est. Return |
|---|---|---|
OFSAnkle | 1 Oct | |
OutKnee | 1 Jun |
| Name | Status | Est. Return |
|---|---|---|
GTDLeg | 21 Apr | |
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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