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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.
Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant will miss Game 3 of their first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday due to a left ankle sprain. The injury occurred in the fourth quarter of Game 2, where Durant scored 23 points but committed nine turnovers amid heavy double-teaming. The Rockets trail 2-0 after road losses in Los Angeles.
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The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets 101-94 in Game 2 of their playoff series on Tuesday in Los Angeles, putting Houston down 0-2. Kevin Durant returned from a knee injury but struggled after a strong first quarter, as the Rockets continued to shoot poorly. Despite dominating rebounds and points in the paint, Houston could not overcome its shooting woes against a shorthanded Lakers team.
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant addressed unverified screenshots alleging he used a burner account on X during NBA All-Star Weekend, downplaying the controversy. He emphasized focusing on the season and team unity. The allegations involved criticisms of current and former teammates and coaches.
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The Houston Rockets overcame a 15-point deficit to beat the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder 112-106 on Saturday, powered by Alperen Sengun's triple-double. Kevin Durant contributed 20 points after a slow start, helping snap a two-game losing streak. The Thunder, missing star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, couldn't hold their early lead despite the league's best record at 40-13.