LAFC (14-6-6, 48 points) trails the Western Conference-leading LA Galaxy by four points, while Houston (11-8-8, 41 points) remained in seventh, one point above Portland. After Houston’s 2-0 road win last weekend against a much stronger version of LAFC, the Dynamo led 12-7 in shots and 4-2 in efforts on target. But all of Lloris’ four saves were routine, with Houston’s best opportunities failing to hit the target.