Basketball, NBA, Playoffs, Los Angeles Lakers - Houston Rockets

Apr 18, 2026

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April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Houston RocketsÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Alperen Sengun (28) shoots against Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Deandre Ayton (5) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_002 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Houston RocketsÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Amen Thompson (1) shoots under pressure from Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Marcus Smart (36) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_001 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Deandre Ayton (5) dunks against the Houston Rockets during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_003 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ LeBron James (23) passes the ball while defended by Houston RocketsÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Josh Okogie (20) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_004 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ LeBron James (23) is defended by Houston RocketsÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Josh Okogie (20) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_005 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Houston RocketsÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Reed Sheppard (15) is defended by Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Jake LaRavia (12) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_006 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Houston RocketsÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Clint Capela (30) goes to the basket under pressure from Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Deandre Ayton (5) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_007 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Jaxson Hayes (11) vies for the ball against Houston RocketsÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Alperen Sengun (28) and JaeÃ¢â‚¬â ¢Sean Tate (8) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_008 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Houston RocketsÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Aaron Holiday (0) shoots against Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Jarred Vanderbilt (2) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_009 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ LeBron James (23) is defended by Houston RocketsÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Tari Eason (17) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_011 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ LeBron James (23) and Bronny James (9) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series against the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_010 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Houston RocketsÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ JaeÃ¢â‚¬â ¢Sean Tate (8) vie for the ball against Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Jaxson Hayes (11) and Jarred Vanderbilt (2) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_013 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Houston RocketsÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Alperen Sengun (28) goes to the basket under pressure from Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Jaxson Hayes (11) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_012 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Houston RocketsÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Alperen Sengun (28) goes to the basket under pressure from Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Jaxson Hayes (11) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_015 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Houston RocketsÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Aaron Holiday (0) shoots against Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Jarred Vanderbilt (2) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_014 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ LeBron James (23) shoots against the Houston Rockets during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_016 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ LeBron James (23) and Bronny James (9) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series against the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_017 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Houston RocketsÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Amen Thompson (1) goes to the basket under pressure from Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ LeBron James (23) and Rui Hachimura (28) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_018 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Houston RocketsÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Aaron Holiday (0) shoots against Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Jarred Vanderbilt (2) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_019 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ LeBron James (23) is defended by Houston RocketsÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Tari Eason (17) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_020 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Jaxson Hayes (11) and Houston RocketsÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Tari Eason (17) vie for the ball during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_022 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ LeBron James (23) shoots against Houston RocketsÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Tari Eason (17) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_021 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Houston RocketsÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Aaron Holiday (0) shoots against Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Jarred Vanderbilt (2) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_023 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Houston RocketsÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Josh Okogie (20) dunks against Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Jake LaRavia (12) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_027 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Rui Hachimura (28) shoots against Houston RocketsÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Jabari Smith Jr. (10) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_026 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Houston RocketsÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Alperen Sengun (28) shoots against Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Jaxson Hayes (11) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_025 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Houston RocketsÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Amen Thompson (1) goes to the basket under pressure from Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ LeBron James (23) and Rui Hachimura (28) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_024 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Houston RocketsÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Jabari Smith Jr. (10) goes to the basket under pressure from Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Luke Kennard (10) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_029 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Jaxson Hayes (11) vies for the ball against Houston RocketsÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Alperen Sengun (28) and JaeÃ¢â‚¬â ¢Sean Tate (8) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_028 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Houston RocketsÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Alperen Sengun (28) shoots against Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Jaxson Hayes (11) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_030 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Houston RocketsÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Jabari Smith Jr. (10) goes to the basket under pressure from Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Deandre Ayton (5) and Rui Hachimura (28) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_032 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Houston RocketsÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Josh Okogie (20) dunks against Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Jake LaRavia (12) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_034 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Los Angeles Lakers DEANDRE AYTON (5) dunks against the Houston Rockets during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_031 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Luke Kennard (10) is defended by Houston RocketsÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Jabari Smith Jr. (10) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_044 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Houston RocketsÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Amen Thompson (1) shoots against Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Deandre Ayton (5) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_048 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Luke Kennard (10) is defended by Houston RocketsÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Jabari Smith Jr. (10) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_047 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Deandre Ayton (5) goes to the basket against Houston RocketsÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Amen Thompson (1) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_046 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Marcus Smart (36) shoots against Houston RocketsÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Amen Thompson (1) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_049 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ LeBron James (23) goes to the basket under pressure from Houston RocketsÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Josh Okogie (20) and Amen Thompson (1) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_045 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ LeBron James (23) goes to the basket under pressure from Houston RocketsÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Josh Okogie (20) and Amen Thompson (1) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_051 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Deandre Ayton (5) goes to the basket against Houston RocketsÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Amen Thompson (1) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_050 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Houston RocketsÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Amen Thompson (1) shoots against Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Deandre Ayton (5) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_052 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ LeBron James (23) goes to the basket under pressure from Houston RocketsÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Josh Okogie (20) and Amen Thompson (1) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_054 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Marcus Smart (36) shoots against Houston RocketsÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Amen Thompson (1) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_055 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ LeBron James (23) shoots against Houston RocketsÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Tari Eason (17) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_056 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ LeBron James (23) shoots against Houston RocketsÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Tari Eason (17) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_057 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Marcus Smart (36) goes to the basket under pressure from Houston RocketsÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Alperen Sengun (28) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_059 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Marcus Smart (36) goes to the basket under pressure from Houston RocketsÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Alperen Sengun (28) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_060 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Jake LaRavia (12) goes to the basket under pressure from Houston RocketsÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Reed Sheppard (15) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_061 Copyright: xRingoxChiux
April 18, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Los Angeles LakersÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ LeBron James (23) shoots against Houston RocketsÃ¢â‚¬â ¢ Tari Eason (17) during Game 1 of a first-round NBA, Basketball Herren, USA playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAc68_ 20260418_zaf_c68_062 Copyright: xRingoxChiux

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