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On YouTubeKevin Durant News / Total Pro Sports / April 19
Kevin Durant Reportedly 'Very Frustrated' After Sudden Game 1 Setback Leaves Him Sidelined
The Houston Rockets suffered the worst kind of playoff blow just before Game 1, losing Kevin Durant at the last minute. Houston entered the opener against the Los Angeles Lakers needing their biggest star, but instead had to adjust on the fly.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 19
Rockets’ Kenny Smith blasts Houston for lack of Game 1 plan vs. Lakers
Following the Houston Rockets’ 107-98 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in their playoff opener Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena, Kenny Smith went off on the team, questioning whether they entered Game 1 with any clear structure on either end of the floor.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / April 19
'You’re Not Going to Stop Kevin Durant': JJ Redick Makes Candid Confession on Rockets Star After Game 1 Injury Absence
Following a gritty Game 1 victory over the Houston Rockets, overconfidence was not going to hit the Los Angeles Lakers. It was not lost on them that there is a distinct advantage to exploit when Kevin Durant is not on the floor.
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?
Houston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / April 19
Details emerge on Kevin Durant’s sudden knee injury
Durant was sidelined on Saturday for the Rockets’ series-opening loss against the Los Angeles Lakers.
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.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 18
Rockets Get Blown Out Late By Lakers in Game One of First Round Without Durant
The Houston Rockets began their first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers with a tough 107-98 loss on the road at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday night.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 19
Unlikely hero Luke Kennard leads Lakers to Game 1 win over Rockets
With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves both out of action and unlikely to return in the series, the Los Angeles Lakers were led by an unlikely hero on Saturday night.
Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / April 18
Rockets open series vs. Lakers without star Kevin Durant (knee)
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant was ruled out for the playoff series opener against the host Los Angeles Lakers because of a right knee injury, coach Ime Udoka said before the game on Saturday.
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 18
Rockets v Lakers, 2026 Playoffs, Round One, Game One 
Location: crypto.com arena, Los Angeles, CA TV:ABC Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 / KLTN 102.9 (en español) Online: ABC/ESPN? Time: 7:30 PM CST Rockets: Reed
Houston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / April 18
Surprising news emerges about Kevin Durant’s injury
The Houston Rockets are suddenly dealing with an injury to Kevin Durant for the start of the NBA Playoffs. Durant will not play in Saturday’s Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals due to a knee injury, coach Ime Udoka revealed.
Kevin Durant News / Hoops Rumors / April 18
Knee Injury To Sideline Kevin Durant For Game 1
Rockets star Kevin Durant will miss Saturday night’s series opener against the Lakers due to a right knee contusion, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN (Twitter link).
Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 18
Who Must Still Prove Themselves For The Rockets?
The Houston Rockets have prepared to take on the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, but this postseason could have implications for the franchise moving forward.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 17
4 Rockets bold predictions vs. Lakers in 2026 NBA Playoffs
The Los Angeles Lakers may be the higher No. 4 seed in their first-round series against the No. 5 Houston Rockets. However, they enter it as the firm underdogs, with 11 of 12 ESPN NBA experts backing Houston, and only two expecting the series to last seven games, per Yahoo Sports.
Alperen Sengun News / Fadeaway World / April 16
Alperen Sengun Says Rockets Expect Lakers Will Be More Aggressive Without Key Players
The Rockets are set to face the Lakers in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs. Alperen Sengun, the Rockets’ All-Star, spoke to the media before the series began and addressed the upcoming matchup.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 16
Rockets HC Ime Udoka gets 100% real about Alperen Sengun relationship
The Houston Rockets enter the postseason with momentum and clarity, as their internal dynamic between head coach Ime Udoka and All-Star center Alperen Sengun continues to define the team’s identity.
Marcus Smart News / Yardbarker / April 15
Marcus Smart vows Lakers won't get punked by Rockets in playoffs
The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into the NBA playoffs on fumes, and they know it.
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