Jordan Clarkson (no.6) of the Los Angeles Lakers scores off of a rebound over Nene Hilario (No.42) of the Houston Rockets at Staples Center on Thursday in Los Angeles, California. AFP PHOTO
LOS ANGELES: The new-look Los Angeles Lakers, with Kobe Bryant retired and coach Luke Walton at the helm, opened their NBA season with a 120-114 victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila).