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On YouTubeKevin Durant 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.
The 'NBA playoff double-doubles' quiz
How many of the NBA players with at least 60 double-doubles in the playoffs can you name in five minutes?
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.
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history
In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.
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.
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.
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
Houston Rockets 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.
Houston Rockets News / Total Pro Sports / April 20
Stephen A. Smith Sounds Off on Kevin Durant’s Untimely Injury Ahead of Playoffs Game 2
The Houston Rockets entered Game 1 needing their biggest weapon. Instead, Kevin Durant was stuck in street clothes. Durant was ruled out before tipoff against the Los Angeles Lakers after suffering a right knee contusion during practice.
Luke Kennard News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 20
Rockets Will Have to Have Better Defensive Formula on Luke Kennard in Game 2
Much was made about the Los Angeles Lakers' injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves heading into the Houston Rockets' postseason series in the first round.
Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 20
Rockets’ Game 1 stinker vs. Lakers proves 1 thing about Kevin Durant to DeMarcus Cousins
On Saturday evening, the Houston Rockets laid an egg in Game 1 of their series against the Los Angeles Lakers, losing by a score of 107-98. The Rockets were unable to generate any sort of consistent offense in this one with Kevin Durant out of the lineup after suffering a knee injury earlier in the week.
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.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 19
Ime Udoka’s message to Alperen Sengun after the Rockets historically bad Game 1 vs. Lakers
The Houston Rockets are seeking answers after suffering a 107-98 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1, a match notable for LeBron James’ strategic secrecy and an unusually perplexing box score.
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