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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.
The Houston Rockets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 115-96 on Sunday to avoid a sweep in their NBA playoff first-round series. Boston Celtics routed the Philadelphia 76ers 128-96 for a 3-1 lead, while the San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors also won their Game 4s. Amen Thompson led the Rockets with 23 points as LeBron James managed only 10 points on poor shooting.
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Austin Reaves of the Los Angeles Lakers has been upgraded to questionable with an oblique strain ahead of Game 3 against the Houston Rockets. Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid moved from out to doubtful following an appendectomy. Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant is questionable with a new left ankle sprain.
The NBA and Sands China Ltd. have announced that the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets will face off in two preseason games as part of the NBA China Games 2026. The matchups are set for October 9 and 11 at The Venetian Arena in Macao. The events will include fan engagements and community programs alongside the games.
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The Houston Rockets will visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas Day 2025 in a key Western Conference clash. Both teams, sitting fourth and sixth in the standings, aim to end two-game losing streaks. LeBron James and Kevin Durant headline the star-studded affair at Crypto.com Arena.