Photos: Lakers vs. Rockets

The Lakers’ Kobe Bryant dunks over Houston’s Clint Capela during a 107-87 Rockets win at Staples Center on Thursday.

Lakers’ Julius Randle (30) reacts as he loses the ball out of bounds between Rockets’ Terrence Jones (6) and Donatas Motiejunas (20) during a 107-87 Rockets win at Staples Center on Thursday.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant, right, battles Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza for the loose ball during the second half on Thursday.

Lakers’ Julius Randle attempts a layup between Rcokets’ Dwight Howard (12) and Clint Capela (15) as Roy Hibbert (17) looks on during a 107-87 Rockets win at Staples Center on Thursday.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant, left, and Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard chat during the second half on Thursday.

The Houston Rockets’ Dwight Howard, left, grabs a rebound away from Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant in the first half of a game on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015.

Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant, right, works against Houston Rockets’ Trevor Ariza in first half on Thursday.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant watches during the second half against the Houston Rockets on Thursday.

Rockets center Dwight Howard slips past Lakers center Roy Hibbert while trying to score in the first half Thursday night.

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant is trapped by Rockets forwards Trevor Ariza, left, and Clint Capela during the first half.

Rockets guard James Harden passes around Lakers center Roy Hibbert during the first half Thursday night.

Rockets guard James Harden is fouled by Lakers center Roy Hibbert during a game on Dec. 17.

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant tracks down a loose ball ahead of Rockets forward Trevor Ariza during the first half.