Photos: Lakers vs Rockets

Lakers guard Nick Young and Houston Rockets guard James Harden dive for a loose ball during fourth quarter action at Staples Center.

Lakers guard Nick Young (0) celebrates after hitting a shot late in the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Staples Center.

Official Gary Zielinski, center, mediates a pushing match between Lakers center Tarik Black, left, and Houston Rockets’ Nene during the second half at Staples Center.

Bill Walton arrives to watch his son, Luke experience his debut as head coach of the Lakers in an opening season game against the Houston Rockets at Staples Center.

Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson strips the ball from Houston Rockets guard James Harden late in the fourth quarter at Staples Center.

Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson (6) looks to pass to teammate Metta World Peace (37), but throws it too far for a turnover in the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Staples Center.

Lakers guard Nick Young, left, strips the ball from Houston Rockets center Clint Capela late in the fourth quarter at Staples Center.

Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson (6) reacts after making a shot late in the game against the Houston Rockets at Staples Center on Wednesday.

A sign of the times after the first game of the season at Staples Center.

Lakers forward Julius Randle knocks the ball away from Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza during first half action at Staples Center.

Lakes center Timofey Mozgov shoots over Houston Rockets center Nene during first half action at Staples Center.

Lakers Coach Luke Walton disputes a foul call during second quater action against the Houston Rockets at Staples Center.

Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson dives to save a loose ball duing first half action against the Houston Rockets at Staples Center.

Lakers forward Brandon Ingram lines up his first basket as he sinks a three pointer in the first quarter over Houston Rockets forward KJ McDaniels at Staples Center.

Lakers guard Lou Williams steals the ball from Houston Rockets center Nene during first half action at Staples Center.

Lakes Coach Luke Walton is greeted by Dianne Cannon as he enters the court for a game against the Houston Rockets at Staples Center.