NBA · 2026-03-16 (UTC)

Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets

Officiating report for this game.

Officiating Impact Score

35 / 100 Moderate

Moderate impact: the game had an 8-point margin, a 7-attempt free-throw edge for LAL, 3 late-game fouls, and a player in foul trouble.

Actual fouls: 38 total · LAL 18, HOU 20 · +2 on HOU

What shaped the score

  • Final margin: 8 pts
  • Fouls : LAL 18, HOU 20 — +2 on HOU
  • Late-game fouls : 3 in Q4/OT final five minutes
  • Free throw attempts : LAL 22, HOU 15 — +7 LAL
  • Players in foul trouble : 1

Foul-trouble context

LAL (Away)

  • Marcus Smart — 5 PF (Q4 2:22)

Foul trouble added more availability pressure for LAL in late-game minutes.

Crew & tendencies

Observed splits

  • Los Angeles Lakers: Limited team-specific sample
  • Houston Rockets: Limited team-specific sample

Postgame result

LAL 100–92 HOU · Winner: Los Angeles Lakers

Worked crew

Actual foul environment

  • 38 total fouls
  • LAL fouls: 18
  • HOU fouls: 20

For the full foul log, see the detailed game page.