Rockets' Kevin Durant (knee) questionable for Game 1 vs. Lakers
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Rockets' Kevin Durant (knee) questionable for Game 1 vs. Lakers
Kevin Durant sustained a right knee contusion during practice this week but the Rockets are optimistic it will not be a significant issue during their first-round playoff series against the Lakers, a source told ESPN.
Publisher:ESPN NBA
Lead articleArticle published:Kevin Durant misses the Houston Rockets' playoff opener vs Lakers with knee injury
Kevin Durant was scheduled to miss the Houston Rockets' playoff opener against the Los Angeles Lakers with a knee injury, leaving both teams without their top scorer to begin the first-round series. Durant was ruled out for Game 1 on Saturday night by coach Ime Udoka, but the Rockets seem confident Durant's bruised right knee isn't a long-term problem. “Hopefully it’s a one game thing, but he tried it out in practice and it didn’t feel good enough,” Udoka said.
Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAArticle published:
Kevin Durant injury: Rockets star ruled out for Game 1 vs. Lakers after hurting knee in practice
Durant popped up on the injury report earlier this week with a right knee contusion
Publisher:CBS Sports GeneralArticle published:
NBA playoffs 2026: Kevin Durant ruled out for Lakers vs. Rockets Game 1 with knee contusion
Durant had previously been listed as questionable for the start of the first-round series.
Publisher:Kevin Durant sidelined for Game 1 of Lakers-Rockets playoff series
Rockets star Kevin Durant was sidelined for Game 1 of the Lakers-Rockets first round playoff series because of a right knee injury. Rockets coach Ime Udoka said pregame that Durant suffered the right knee contusion that held him out of Saturday’s matchup in Los Angeles after bumping the knee during Wednesday’s practice in Houston. “Hopefully,...
Publisher:NY Post NBAArticle published:
Knee Injury To Sideline Kevin Durant For Game 1
Rockets star Kevin Durant will miss Saturday night’s series opener against the Lakers due to a right knee contusion, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN (Twitter link). “Hopefully it’s a one-game thing,” coach Ime Udoka told reporters. More to come …
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Rockets' Kevin Durant Out In Game 1 Vs. Lakers
The Houston Rockets released an updated injury report for Saturday’s Game 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers and Kevin Durant (right knee contusion) is out. Durant was originally listed as questionable, a surprise injury designation, although it was hard to imagine that he would miss a playoff game until Ime Udoka confirmed it pregame. […]
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Is Kevin Durant playing for Rockets vs Lakers tonight? Injury update for NBA playoffs
Kevin Durant is questionable to play against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Publisher:Kevin Durant questionable after knee injury before Game 1 - TalkBasket.net
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Rockets Injury Report: Kevin Durant Could Miss Game 1 vs. Lakers
Kevin Durant is dealing with a knee injury.
Publisher:Fadeaway WorldArticle published:
Kevin Durant questionable for Game 1 vs. Lakers with knee contusion from practice
The Lakers will still be missing Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves.
Publisher:Kevin Durant Questionable For Game 1 With Knee Contusion
Kevin Durant sustained a right knee contusion during practice this week and has been added to the Houston Rockets' injury report ahead of Game 1 on Saturday at the Los Angeles Lakers. The Rockets are optimistic that Durant's knee injury will not be a significant issue during the series and is listed as questionable for Game 1. The Rockets face an injury-depleted Lakers team that are without both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves indefinitely. Houston enters their first round series as significant...
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