TST Images: Lakers defeat Rockets, 107-98, in Los Angeles

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard (10) celebrating repeated threes during an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets, 107-98, at Crypto Arena on April 18th, 2026 and The Sporting Tribune’s Jessica Cryderman was there to capture the following TST Images. Jessica Cryderman - The Sporting Tribune Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard (10) shoots a three pointer during an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.

Jessica Cryderman - The Sporting Tribune Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard (10) shoots a three pointer during an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) leaps for a dunk during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.

Jessica Cryderman - The Sporting Tribune Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) leaps for a dunk during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) leaping for a lay up during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.

Jessica Cryderman - The Sporting Tribune Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) leaping for a lay up during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (26) shooting from the free throw line during an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. Jessica Cryderman - The Sporting Tribune Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (26) shooting from the free throw line during an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on April 18th, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.