LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets, 101-94, at Crypto.com Arena on April 21, 2026 and The Sporting Tribune’s Jordan Teller was there to capture the following TST Images.
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T-shirts await Los Angeles Lakers fans on their seats before an NBA Playoffs basketball game between the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
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The Los Angeles Lakers huddle before an NBA Playoffs basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
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Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers is presented with the trophy for his NBA scoring title by Lakers Vice President and General Manager Rob Pelinka during an NBA Playoffs basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
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Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets handles the ball against Marcus Smart #36 of the Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA Playoffs basketball game, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
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LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers lays the ball up during an NBA Playoffs basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
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Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets shoots the ball during an NBA Playoffs basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
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Clint Capela #30 of the Houston Rockets blocks the dunk attempt by Jarred Vanderbilt #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA Playoffs basketball game, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
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LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers stands at center court during an NBA Playoffs basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
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Amen Thompson #1 of the Houston Rockets lays the ball up during an NBA Playoffs basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
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Tari Eason #17 and Jabari Smith Jr. #10 of the Houston Rockets battle Marcus Smart #36 of the Los Angeles Lakers for a rebound during an NBA Playoffs basketball game, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
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Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets lays the ball up during an NBA Playoffs basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
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Deandre Ayton #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball during an NBA Playoffs basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
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LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers stares down Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets during an NBA Playoffs basketball game, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
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Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets shoots the ball during an NBA Playoffs basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
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LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball during an NBA Playoffs basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
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Jarred Vanderbilt #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets battle for a loose ball during an NBA Playoffs basketball game, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
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Alperen Sengun #28 and Amen Thompson #1 of the Houston Rockets box out Jaxson Hayes #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers as the ball goes through the net during an NBA Playoffs basketball game, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
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LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball against Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets during an NBA Playoffs basketball game, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
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Luka Doncic #77 and Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers point on the bench during an NBA Playoffs basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
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LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball over Tari Eason #17 of the Houston Rockets during an NBA Playoffs basketball game, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
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Rui Hachimura #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a three pointer over Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets in front of the Lakers bench during an NBA Playoffs basketball game, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
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Marcus Smart #36 of the Los Angeles Lakers lays the ball up past Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets during an NBA Playoffs basketball game, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
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Luka Doncic #77 and Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrate a three point shot by Marcus Smart #36 of the Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA Playoffs basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
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Los Angeles Lakers fans celebrate after their team wins an NBA Playoffs basketball game over the Houston Rockets, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.