The best images from the Lakers’ 112-97 loss to the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals Friday night.
The Rockets’ Russell Westbrook, left, loses the ball while being defended by the Lakers’ Anthony Davis during Game 1 on Friday night. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
The Lakers’ LeBron James, left, and Kyle Kuzma celebrate a play during the first half against the Rockets on Friday. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
Houston’s James Harden looks to pass while being defended by Lakers center Dwight Howard in the first half on Friday. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
The Rockets’ James Harden drives to the basket as the Lakers’ Markieff Morris (88) looks on in the first half. Harden scored a game-high 36 points. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
Lakers coach Frank Vogel directs his team during the first half against Houston on Friday night. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
Lakers star LeBron James applauds a first-half play Friday night in the NBA bubble near Orlando, Fla. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
The Lakers’ LeBron James throws down a slam during the first half of Game 1 against the Rockets on Friday night. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
James Harden directs the offense for Houston during the first half Friday night. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni watches from the bench during the first half of Game 1 against the Lakers. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
The Lakers’ LeBron James drives to the basket against the Rockets’ James Harden during the second half. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
LeBron James reacts after being called for a second-half foul Friday night. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
The Rockets’ James Harden handles the ball as the Lakers’ Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, middle, and LeBron James defend during the second half. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
Houston’s Russell Westbrook passes while being defended by the Lakers’ Markieff Morris in the second half Friday night. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
The Rockets’ Eric Gordon drives for a shot against the Lakers’ Dwight Howard (39) and Kyle Kuzma during the second half. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
Houston coach Mike D’Antoni reacts to a second-half call Friday night during Game 1. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
The Lakers’ Markieff Morris is swarmed by the Rockets’ Jeff Green, left, and Austin Rivers during the second half. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
