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NBA News / The Dream Shake / April 21
Rockets shouldn’t get sympathy for injuries versus Lakers 
The tale of the tape in the Houston Rockets’ opening round postseason matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers was one that hinged on health. Especially heading into the series.
Kevin Durant News / Hoops Wire / April 21
Rockets’ Kevin Durant remains questionable for Game 2
The Rockets may be getting a lift for Game 2, though it is far from certain. Kevin Durant missed Houston’s Game 1 loss to the Lakers with a knee issue, and his status remains up in the air.
Kevin Durant News / Hoops Rumors / April 21
Kevin Durant Considered Questionable For Game 2
Kevin Durant missed the first game of the Rockets‘ series vs. the Lakers – a 107-98 loss – due to a knee injury. He is listed as questionable for Game 2 on Tuesday after going through a portion of the team’s practice on Monday, per The Athletic’s Will Guillory (Twitter link).
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Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / April 20
Kevin Durant takes spotlight as Rockets try to even series with Lakers
All eyes will be on the great Kevin Durant when his visiting Houston Rockets seek to square the ledger against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of their best-of-seven playoff series Tuesday.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 20
Alperen Sengun Reveals Truth Behind Viral LeBron James Moment
The Houston Rockets' 2026 NBA Playoffs got off to a rough start, as they fell to a 107-98 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in their Game 1 clash. The Lakers were without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, prompting LeBron James to lead them on-court.
Charles Barkley News / AirJordanChronicles / April 20
Charles Barkley Reveals Why Rockets Are in Trouble After Game 1 Loss
One loss in a seven-game series isn’t really a reason to panic. But even though the Rockets have six more games to recover from their Game 1 defeat against the Lakers, Charles Barkley thinks that the loss might hurt them more than expected.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 20
Alperen Sengun for Giannis Antetokounmpo chatter grows as Rockets sputter
A potential trade featuring Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo seems to be gaining plenty of interest.
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Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / April 20
Rockets F Kevin Durant a game-time decision for Game 2
Star forward Kevin Durant is expected to be a game-time decision when the Houston Rockets face the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of a first-round playoff series Tuesday at Los Angeles.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 20
Quick Changes The Rockets Can Make In Game 2
The Houston Rockets are looking to bounce back after taking a surprising loss against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs. Even without Kevin Durant, Houston's talent across the board should be enough to beat a Lakers team without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
Kevin Durant News / Larry Brown Sports / April 20
Rockets provide update on Kevin Durant’s Game 2 status
After their loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals, the Houston Rockets might feel an even greater sense of urgency to get Kevin Durant back in the lineup.
LeBron James News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 20
Rockets Will Need to Make Life Much More Difficult for Lakers' LeBron James
The main talking point heading into the Houston Rockets' opening round postseason matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers has been centered around injuries.
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 20
Rockets Played 'Out of Whack' Offensively in Game 1 vs Lakers
The Houston Rockets lost the battle against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1. Houston came out flat without Kevin Durant, their superstar, who was ruled out a little over two hours before tip off.
Ime Udoka News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 20
What Rockets Head Coach Ime Udoka Thought Went Wrong on Offense in Game 1
While Kevin Durant was out due to injury, it was still a disappointing 107-98 loss for the Houston Rockets on the road against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs.
Fred VanVleet News / Athlon Sports / April 19
Rockets’ Fred VanVleet Opens Up About Losing His Father At Age 5
Fred VanVleet has never shied away from where he came from, and a recent conversation made that clear all over again. The Houston Rockets guard has been sidelined all season after tearing his ACL in September, watching from the sidelines as his team put together 52 wins and pushed into the 2026 playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Charles Barkley News / Hoops Wire / April 19
Charles Barkley rips Rockets after Game 1 loss to Lakers: ‘Awful to watch’
The Rockets didn’t just drop Game 1. They caught heat. Plenty of it. Following a 107-98 road loss to the Lakers, Charles Barkley didn’t hold back while analyzing Houston’s offense on ESPN’s Inside the NBA.
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