Photos: Lakers vs. Houston Rockets

Houston’s Marcus Thornton (10) and Lakers forward Julius Randle battle for possession of the ball during the second half of a game on Dec. 12.

Lakers guard Nick Young drives with the ball against Rockets guard Corey Brewer during a game Dec. 12 at Toyota Center in Houston.

Houston forward Trevor Ariza Kobe Bryant wait on the court during a game on Dec. 12 at Toyota Center in Houston.

Rockets guard James Harden drives to the basket against Lakers guard Marcelo Huertas during a game Dec. 12 at Toyota Center in Houston.

Kobe Bryant acknowledges the fans in Houston as he leaves the court after the Lakers’ loss, 126-97, to the Rockets on Dec. 12.

Lakers forward Larry Nance Jr. is fouled by Rockets guard Patrick Beverley during the first half of a game Dec. 12 at Toyota Center in Houston.

Lakers guard Lou Williams passes the ball around Rockets forward Clint Capela (15) during the first half of a game on Dec. 12.