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NBA News / The Dream Shake / April 22
Rockets get KD back, fall into 2-0 hole vs. Lakers anyway 
(Please note I am currently in a deep basketball-induced depression and will be in mourning for the next 24 hours – Holly) On Tuesday night, the Rockets and Lakers kicked off Game 2 of the first round.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 22
Social Media Reacts to the Rockets' Loss to Lakers in Game 2
The Rockets and Lakers tipped off Game 2 of the first round on Tuesday night, with Houston hoping to even things up. Ultimately, the Lakers would grab another win, going up a potentially insurmountable 2-0 with a 101-94 win.
The 'Playoff debut scoring-record by team' quiz
How many of the players with the most points in their NBA debut for each franchise can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 22
Kevin Durant returns in Game 2 vs. Lakers, but Rockets still lose
If the Houston Rockets can't win with a healthy Kevin Durant, their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference playoffs could be a short one.
Rockets Around the Web
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.
Kevin Durant News / Hoops Rumors / April 21
Kevin Durant Cleared To Play Game 2
Kevin Durant will play in Game 2 of the Rockets’ series against the Lakers on Tuesday night, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. Houston’s star forward missed Game 1 due to a knee tendon bruise after suffering the injury in practice last week.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 21
Rockets’ Starting Lineup Revealed Ahead of Game 2 vs. Lakers
It’s official: Kevin Durant is back for the Houston Rockets. Just hours before Game 1, it was announced that the superstar forward picked up a knee injury in practice, putting his status in question.
Houston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / April 21
Rockets get update on Kevin Durant’s status for Game 2
The Houston Rockets are about to get a Kevin Durant-sized boost for Game 2 of their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers. Durant is reportedly planning to make his series debut in Game 2 after missing the opener due to injury.
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.
NBA News / The Dream Shake / April 21
Rockets look to even series vs. Lakers
Location: Crypto.com arena, Los Angeles, CA TV: NBC/Peacock Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 / KLTN 102.9 (en español) Online: Peacock Time: 9:30 PM CST Probable
NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 21
Final Injury Report for Rockets-Lakers Game 2: Will Kevin Durant, Luka Doncic Play?
The Los Angeles Lakers are at home on Tuesday night as they host the Houston Rockets in Game 2 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Los Angeles enters Tuesday’s game with a 1-0 series lead after defeating Houston at home in Game 1 on Saturday night.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 21
Two Things to Watch in Game 2 of Rockets vs. Lakers
Game 1 of the Houston Rockets' first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers was about as disappointing as you could have imagined. The Lakers were without their top two scorers, Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, and while the Rockets were missing Kevin Durant, it still should have been a comfortable win for the young core.
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 21
The Rockets Can't Wait For Kevin Durant To Save Them
The Houston Rockets are ready for Game 2 after taking a difficult loss against the Los Angeles Lakers in their postseason opener. The Rockets dropped the game after allowing Los Angeles' playmakers to run free and create efficient offense for shooters and slashers.
Ime Udoka News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 21
Ime Udoka Will Have to be Better in Game 2 for Rockets to Win vs. Lakers
Heading into Game 1 between the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Quarterfinals, one of the biggest matchups figured to be between Rockets coach Ime Udoka and Lakers coach JJ Redick.
The 'NBA Playoff PPG leaders' quiz
How many of the players in NBA history to average at least 25.0 points-per-game in the postseason (with at least 10-career playoff games) can you name in five minutes?
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / April 21
Rockets picked the wrong veteran guard
Hindsight is 20/20. Foresight is not. So, arguing with the benefit of hindsight will annoy people. Still, if it’s contrary to a view that you’d expressed with (deeply flawed) foresight, it’s responsible.
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.
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.
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