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TST Images: Lakers defeat Rockets, 101-94, at Crypto.com Arena

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Lakers fans celebrating the Game 2 victory
Los Angeles Lakers fans celebrate after their team wins an NBA Playoffs basketball game over the Houston Rockets, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Playoff t-shirts waiting for Lakers fans
T-shirts await Los Angeles Lakers fans on their seats before an NBA Playoffs basketball game between the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Lakers huddle before the opening tip
The Los Angeles Lakers huddle before an NBA Playoffs basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Luka Dončić accepting his scoring title trophy
Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers is presented with the trophy for his NBA scoring title by Lakers Vice President and General Manager Rob Pelinka during an NBA Playoffs basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Marcus Smart locking in on Kevin Durant
Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets handles the ball against Marcus Smart #36 of the Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA Playoffs basketball game, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
LeBron James finishing a smooth layup
LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers lays the ball up during an NBA Playoffs basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Kevin Durant rising for a jumper
Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets shoots the ball during an NBA Playoffs basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Clint Capela denies Jarred Vanderbilt at the rim
Clint Capela #30 of the Houston Rockets blocks the dunk attempt by Jarred Vanderbilt #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA Playoffs basketball game, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
LeBron James surveying the floor at center court
LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers stands at center court during an NBA Playoffs basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Amen Thompson driving for a layup
Amen Thompson #1 of the Houston Rockets lays the ball up during an NBA Playoffs basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Marcus Smart battling for a contested rebound
Tari Eason #17 and Jabari Smith Jr. #10 of the Houston Rockets battle Marcus Smart #36 of the Los Angeles Lakers for a rebound during an NBA Playoffs basketball game, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Alperen Sengun scoring in the paint
Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets lays the ball up during an NBA Playoffs basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Deandre Ayton flushes a powerful dunk
Deandre Ayton #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball during an NBA Playoffs basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
LeBron James staring down Alperen Sengun
LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers stares down Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets during an NBA Playoffs basketball game, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Kevin Durant finding his spot in the midrange
Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets shoots the ball during an NBA Playoffs basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
LeBron James hammers home a transition dunk
LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball during an NBA Playoffs basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Jarred Vanderbilt and Alperen Sengun dive for the ball
Jarred Vanderbilt #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets battle for a loose ball during an NBA Playoffs basketball game, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Rockets boxing out Jaxson Hayes under the rim
Alperen Sengun #28 and Amen Thompson #1 of the Houston Rockets box out Jaxson Hayes #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers as the ball goes through the net during an NBA Playoffs basketball game, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
LeBron James guarded by Kevin Durant
LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball against Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets during an NBA Playoffs basketball game, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves coaching from the bench
Luka Doncic #77 and Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers point on the bench during an NBA Playoffs basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
LeBron James shooting over Tari Eason
LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball over Tari Eason #17 of the Houston Rockets during an NBA Playoffs basketball game, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Rui Hachimura drills a three in front of the bench
Rui Hachimura #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a three pointer over Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets in front of the Lakers bench during an NBA Playoffs basketball game, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Marcus Smart scoring past Alperen Sengun
Marcus Smart #36 of the Los Angeles Lakers lays the ball up past Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets during an NBA Playoffs basketball game, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Dončić and Reaves celebrating a Marcus Smart three
Luka Doncic #77 and Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrate a three point shot by Marcus Smart #36 of the Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA Playoffs basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Lakers fans celebrating the Game 2 victory
Los Angeles Lakers fans celebrate after their team wins an NBA Playoffs basketball game over the Houston Rockets, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Playoff t-shirts waiting for Lakers fans
T-shirts await Los Angeles Lakers fans on their seats before an NBA Playoffs basketball game between the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers, Tuesday April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

TST Images: Lakers defeat Rockets, 101-94, at Crypto.com Arena

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