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Tari Eason Should be in Rockets' Starting Lineup Regardless of Kevin Durant's Status

Tari Eason Should be in Rockets' Starting Lineup Regardless of Kevin Durant's Status

The playoffs kicked off this weekend, following Friday's playoff games. The Rockets knew since Sunday evening that they would travel to Los Angeles to face the Lakers in Games 1 and 2.

Houston Rockets News / Total Pro Sports / April 20
Stephen A. Smith Sounds Off on Kevin Durant’s Untimely Injury Ahead of Playoffs Game 2

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

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.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'NBA playoff double-doubles' quiz

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?

The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz
The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz
The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz
Kevin Durant News / The Dream Shake / April 20

Rockets need to be able to win without Kevin Durant

There are few more precious NBA jewels than a quality young core. Everyone wants a young core. Winning an NBA championship is the best possible outcome.

NBA News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

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. 

Ime Udoka News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 20
What Rockets Head Coach Ime Udoka Thought Went Wrong on Offense in Game 1

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 19
Shannon Sharpe not sold on Lakers after Game 1 win

Shannon Sharpe not sold on Lakers after Game 1 win

There was plenty of buzz after LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers took Game 1 over the Houston Rockets on Saturday, but Sharpe was not exactly lining up to celebrate.

Unlikely hero Luke Kennard leads Lakers to Game 1 win over Rockets
Luke Kennard scores 27, Lakers take Game 1 against Rockets
Adam Silver may have revealed LeBron James' plans for next season
The 'NBA playoff double-doubles' quiz
Fred VanVleet News / Athlon Sports / April 19
Rockets’ Fred VanVleet Opens Up About Losing His Father At Age 5

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.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 19
The Rockets Don't Have Long To Correct Game 1 Woes

The Rockets Don't Have Long To Correct Game 1 Woes

Upcoming practices for the Houston Rockets are sure to be filled with self reflection as they try to figure out what went wrong against the Los Angeles Lakers in a disappointing Game 1 loss.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 19
Report: Kevin Durant has 'Good Chance' of Playing in Game 2 for Rockets

Report: Kevin Durant has 'Good Chance' of Playing in Game 2 for Rockets

Heading into the start of the postseason, we'd heard that the Houston Rockets had a circled matchup on the docket. The Rockets wanted to face the Los Angeles Lakers.  And likely every team viewed the Lakers as a favorable matchup, due to the absence of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

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 / Houston Rockets on SI / April 19
Alperen Sengun Must Fare Significantly Better Against Lakers' Deandre Ayton in Game 2

Alperen Sengun Must Fare Significantly Better Against Lakers' Deandre Ayton in Game 2

Alperen Sengun has become one of the more heralded players at the center position over the last handful of years. He's made two All-Star teams in as many years and could very well make an All-NBA team this season.

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The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz
 The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz
The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz
 The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz
The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz
 The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz
The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz
 The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz
Charles Barkley News / Hoops Wire / April 19
Charles Barkley rips Rockets after Game 1 loss to Lakers: ‘Awful to watch’

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.

Dorian Finney-Smith News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 19
Dorian Finney-Smith Logs an Unexplainable DNP in Rockets' Game 1 Loss to Lakers

Dorian Finney-Smith Logs an Unexplainable DNP in Rockets' Game 1 Loss to Lakers

Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals round between the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers is in the books. The Rockets will need to quickly move past it.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 19
What Rockets’ Amen Thompson said about getting thoroughly cooked by Luke Kennard

What Rockets’ Amen Thompson said about getting thoroughly cooked by Luke Kennard

On Saturday evening, the Houston Rockets fell behind 0-1 in their first round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers by a score of 107-98. The Rockets

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 19
3 Rockets most to blame for Game 1 loss to Lakers

3 Rockets most to blame for Game 1 loss to Lakers

On Saturday evening, the Houston Rockets hit the road to take on the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of their first round playoff series, and they ended up laying an egg, scoring just 98 points en route to a loss.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 19
What Ime Udoka said about Kevin Durant’s injury before Rockets’ Game 1 embarrassment vs. Lakers

What Ime Udoka said about Kevin Durant’s injury before Rockets’ Game 1 embarrassment vs. Lakers

On Saturday evening, the Houston Rockets fell behind 0-1 in their series vs the Los Angeles Lakers with an ugly defeat in Game 1 on the road. Many fans

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 19
Ime Udoka’s message to Alperen Sengun after the Rockets historically bad Game 1 vs. Lakers

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.

Houston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / April 19
Details emerge on Kevin Durant’s sudden knee injury

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.

Surprising news emerges about Kevin Durant’s injury
Unlikely hero Luke Kennard leads Lakers to Game 1 win over Rockets
The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 19
Unlikely hero Luke Kennard leads Lakers to Game 1 win

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. 

Adam Silver may have revealed LeBron James' plans for next season
All-Star duo leads Nuggets to ugly Game 1 win over Timberwolves
Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray show why Nuggets are still title contenders
Anthony Edwards had a curious reaction to Timberwolves’ loss
NBA stars under the most pressure to perform in playoffs

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