Houston Rockets

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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.

LeBron James leads the LA Lakers into a 2-0 series lead over the Houston Rockets, while Victor Wembanyama faces a race to be fit for the San Antonio Spurs' next game against the Portland Trail Blazers.

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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-...

Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil break down all eight Game 1s, including the Magic's upset of the Pistons, the Celtics and Thunder's blowouts, the Lakers' surprising win over the Rockets, and more. Timestamps 1:26 Cavaliers-Raptors 12:27 Nuggets-Timberwolves 24:13 Knicks-Hawks 32:50 Lakers-Rockets 39:37 Celtics-76ers 45:30 Thunder-Suns 49:38 Pistons-Magic 1:04:32 Spurs-Blazers Subscribe to RealGM Radio on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or via the RSS feed.

The Denver Nuggets collapsed against the Minnesota Timberwolves, potentially flipping the series. Wes Goldberg and J. Kyle Mann discuss their takeaways from how the Timberwolves are defending Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets and who has the edge going forward. Then they talk about the ways Victor Wembanyama continues to exceed expectations and why the other teams in the West should be worried, and why LeBron James and the Lakers may have the ultimate edge over the Rockets. Meanwhile, the New York...

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.

The Los Angeles Lakers are holding out hope that Luka Doncic can join them at some point on the court during the playoffs. The Lakers are off to a solid start in the postseason as they currently own a 1-0 series lead against the Houston Rockets. Like Los Angeles, Houston was without its main star […]

The Lakers will again be without their starting backcourt for Game 2. Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are both out Tuesday against the Rockets, as noted by The Athletic’s Dan Woike. That was the expectation, with Doncic working back from a left hamstring strain and Reaves dealing with a left oblique issue. Doncic has not […] The post Lakers still without Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves; expect bigger test in Game 2 appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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.

Philly, Portland and Houston are looking to even up their respective series on Tuesday

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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The Los Angeles Lakers remain without Luka Doncic as they face the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs.

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.

ESPN analyst Zach Kram examines how Game 1's shotmaking gap could actually be good news for Houston in its first-round series versus Los Angeles.

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