NBA Playoffs
Rockets rule out Kevin Durant for Game 1 against Lakers
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The Houston Rockets will play without star forward Kevin Durant in Game 1 of their first-round NBA playoffs series against the Los Angeles Lakers. Durant suffered a right knee contusion in practice on Wednesday and was ruled out less than two hours before tipoff on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena. Both teams enter the matchup dealing with key injuries.
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr expressed uncertainty about his future with the team following their elimination in the NBA Play-In Tournament loss to the Phoenix Suns on Friday. Kerr plans to take time off before discussing his options with owner Joe Lacob and general manager Mike Dunleavy. He acknowledged that coaching jobs have an expiration date.
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The Orlando Magic delivered a dominant performance against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night, securing a first-round playoff matchup against the Detroit Pistons. Paolo Banchero led the way with 25 points, showcasing efficient scoring and strong playmaking. This victory came after a season of struggles and injuries for Orlando.