NBA · 2026-03-18 (UTC)

Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets

Officiating report for this game.

Officiating Impact Score

39 / 100 Moderate

Moderate impact: the game had an 8-point margin, a 10-attempt free-throw edge for LAL, and 5 late-game fouls.

Actual fouls: 41 total · LAL 20, HOU 21 · +1 on HOU

What shaped the score

  • Final margin: 8 pts
  • Fouls : LAL 20, HOU 21 — +1 on HOU
  • Late-game fouls : 5 in Q4/OT final five minutes
  • Free throw attempts : LAL 27, HOU 17 — +10 LAL
  • Players in foul trouble : none recorded

Crew & tendencies

Observed splits

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

Postgame result

LAL 124–116 HOU · Winner: Los Angeles Lakers

Worked crew

Actual foul environment

  • 41 total fouls
  • LAL fouls: 20
  • HOU fouls: 21

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