Kevin Durant

There will be plenty of optimism for Los Angeles Lakers fans around the world after their 101-94 win against the Houston Rockets in Game 2 of their playoff series. If there were detractors after LA won Game 1 in the absence of Kevin Durant, the discourse is bound to change after the Lakers delivered a […] The post LeBron James’ 32-0 record is on line after Lakers go up 2-0 on Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Lakers are doing the unexpected as they lead the series 2-0 over the disastrous Houston Rockets thanks to the spectacular play of LeBron James, Luke Kennard, and Marcus Smart.

The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off what was marked down as impossible before their series against the Houston Rockets, defeating Kevin Durant and company 101-94 in Game 2. LeBron James once again led the charge, but the likes of Luke Kennard and Marcus Smart also stepped up in a big way to help their team […] The post Lakers’ Luke Kennard getting MVP chants vs. Rockets is wildest thing of playoffs so far appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The loss to the Lakers on Tuesday night marks Kevin Durant's seventh consecutive playoff loss since 2023.

The Rockets will head to Houston down 0-2 against the shorthanded Lakers with its margin for error wiped away

The Rockets' seem to be falling apart as Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun lashed out at their teammates during the loss against the Lakers in Game 2.

The Rockets had their best player back in the lineup against the Lakers on Tuesday night after he sat out of Saturday’s Game 1. But even with Kevin Durant available...

JJ Redick and LeBron James make their feelings known on the impact of Kevin Durant's struggles in the second half tonight.

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Ime Udoka gives the latest intel on Kevin Durant's availability ahead of Game 2 of the Rockets-Lakers first-round series.

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The Houston Rockets looked very much in danger after losing Game 1 of their first-round matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2026 NBA playoffs. Kevin Durant’s knee was bothering him enough to the point of having to miss a playoff game, after all. But Durant returned on Tuesday for Game 2, renewing the […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant hits brutal career-tying low in Game 2 loss to Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The 2026 NBA Playoffs continue this Tuesday, April 21, as the Los Angeles Lakers host the Houston Rockets for Game 2 of their Western Conference first-round series. Los Angeles (1-0) holds the early advantage after a hard-fought 114-108 victory in Game 1. Houston, led by Kevin Durant, is searching for a vital road split to shift the momentum before the series heads to Texas. Catch the action live on Peacock. The status of Lakers star Luka Dončić remains the biggest storyline heading into tip-...

The Houston Rockets will look to avoid falling down 0-2 in their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. They could remain without Kevin Durant for the pivotal Game 2 matchup. After missing Game 1 due to a right knee contusion, Durant is listed as questionable for Tuesday’s matchup. The Rockets’ leading scorer […] The post Is Kevin Durant playing tonight? Rockets vs. Lakers 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 2 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Here is how the Houston Rockets can still win Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers without Kevin Durant if he’s out of the lineup again.

Rockets' star Kevin Durant missed Game 1 of their first-round matchup against the Lakers. Will he play in Game 2? Here are the latest updates.

Kevin Durant’s knee injury looms large in the Rockets-Lakers playoff series. Here’s how his potential return could shift momentum against a shorthanded Los Angeles team missing Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

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Kevin Durant will be a game-time decision ahead of Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka. Durant, who missed Game 1 due to a knee bruise, went through half of the Rockets' practice on Monday. "The pain tolerance is one thing, but actually moving and feeling comfortable doing all the movements is going to be the biggest thing," Udoka said. Udoka added that there is no structural damage to Durant's knee and that his biggest issue is mobility.

The Houston Rockets will look to bounce back tonight against the Los Angeles Lakers. In Game 1, Houston was definitely off their game without Kevin Durant. The injury clearly happened late in the week and threw the Rockets off their game. It added immediate pressure to a series in which Houston is favored thanks to […]