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Rockets star Kevin Durant (ankle) ruled out for Game 3 vs. Lakers

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant is set to miss his second game of the Western Conference first-round playoff series against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Rockets could make 1 shocking move if they lose to the Lakers

The Houston Rockets are currently down 0-2 to the Los Angeles Lakers, and a lot may be riding on what happens from here. Houston could potentially look to trade star center Alperen Sengun if they lose in the first round to the Lakers, William Guillory of The Athletic reported on Friday.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 24

Rockets vs. Lakers: Two Things to Watch in Game 3

The Houston Rockets are in desperation mode entering Game 3 of their first-round series. Their set of road games in Los Angeles went as poorly as anyone could have imagined, losing to the Lakers in ugly fashion.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 24

Critical Home Stand Will Decide Series For The Rockets

The Houston Rockets have limped out to an 0-2 start to the postseason with little to point to in terms of positives so far. They've been outschemed and have struggled against the Los Angeles Lakers' role players on both sides of the ball.

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Alperen Sengun News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 24

Alperen Sengun identifies only issue vs. Lakers that led to 0-2 hole

The Houston Rockets are trying to find the best way to play winning basketball as the Los Angeles Lakers lead their series 2-0. Alperen Sengun, Kevin Durant, and Co.

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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.

Kendrick Perkins News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 24

Kendrick Perkins calls out ‘pile of s**t’ Rockets in Lakers series

The Houston Rockets face a pivotal Game 3 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night, trailing 0-2 in their first-round playoff series, as former NBA player Kendrick Perkins delivered a harsh assessment of Houston’s performance.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Final Injury Report for Lakers-Rockets Game 3: Will Austin Reaves, Kevin Durant Play?

The Los Angeles Lakers are on the road on Friday night as they travel to take on the Houston Rockets in Game 3 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Los Angeles enters Friday’s game with a 2-0 series lead after defeating Houston at home in Game 2 on Tuesday night.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 24

It’s Not Rocket Science; the Houston Rockets Must Shoot Better to Win Game 3

The Houston Rockets have had to wait two days to get back on the court after another disappointing loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in their first-round matchup.

Dorian Finney-Smith News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 24

Should Rockets Give Dorian Finney-Smith Minutes Over Jae'Sean Tate vs. Lakers?

The Houston Rockets have struggled offensively during their opening round series against the Los Angeles Lakers. Well, the Rockets have struggled on both ends of the floor in the series.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 24

Stephen A. Smith ‘refuses to believe’ Kevin Durant will be swept

The Houston Rockets are in an unenviable situation, facing an 0-2 hole heading into Game 3 of their opening round series of the NBA playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers.

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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 / Houston Rockets on SI / April 24

No, Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr. Didn't Single out Kevin Durant

The Houston Rockets have lost four consecutive games against the Los Angeles Lakers, dating back to the regular season. The Rockets did manage to pull out a victory on Christmas Day, in a rather convincing fashion, might I add.

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NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 24

One Player Who Can Unlock the Rockets in Game 3 vs. Lakers

While there are still at least two games left in this first-round series, the Houston Rockets are a loss away from their season being practically shut down.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 24

Three Stats to Know Ahead of Rockets vs. Lakers Game 3

As much as the Houston Rockets' season is in jeopardy, down 2-0 to the Los Angeles Lakers, they have a legitimate shot at turning things around in Game 3 as they head home.

Alperen Sengun News / Fadeaway World / April 23

Alperen Sengun Is Confident Rockets Can Replicate Previous Playoff Heroics In Lakers Series

The Rockets are currently down 0-2 to the Lakers in their first-round playoff series. Initially listed as favorites, they are now in a position that no team has come back from against LeBron James in the past (24-0 playoff record in series where his team has a 2-0 lead).

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 23

Rockets’ Ime Udoka makes Reed Sheppard admission after Game 2 benching

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka limited Reed Sheppard to 10 minutes during Tuesday’s 101-94 Game 2 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. However, he hinted at an expanded role for the second-year guard moving forward amid his team’s offensive struggles.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 23

What factors will decide the Lakers-Rockets playoff series?

When the Los Angeles Lakers' two leading scorers, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, went down against the Oklahoma City Thunder on April 2, many speculated their playoff hopes were diminished and that a short series was inevitable. Instead, they're up 2-0 on the Rockets. What will determine how the rest of the series plays out?

LeBron James outduels Kevin Durant as Lakers take 2-0 series lead

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Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / April 23

Ex-NBA Players Defend Ime Udoka From Criticism Over Reed Sheppard Amid 'Selfish' Rockets Narrative

The issues with the Rockets’ offense became glaringly clear last night in their 94-101 loss to the Lakers in Game 2 of their first-round series. Amid all

Houston Rockets News / Total Pro Sports / April 22

Ime Udoka Defends Defensive Strategy After Reed Sheppard Minutes Question

The Houston Rockets are finding themselves in a battle they weren’t prepared for against a shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers team. Moreover, head coach Ime Udoka’s responses are sparking conversations after the team’s disappointing performances.

Tari Eason News / Hoops Wire / April 22

Rockets running into same issues that ended their season last year

The Rockets made their big swing last summer, acquiring Kevin Durant in hopes of fixing an offense that sputtered in the 2025 playoffs. So far, the results haven’t followed.

Kendrick Perkins News / Athlon Sports / April 22

Rockets Get Destroyed by Kendrick Perkins After Game Two Collapse

The Houston Rockets are already in trouble in their series against the Los Angeles Lakers, but it is not just the 2-0 deficit that has people talking it is how they got there.

LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / April 23

LeBron James takes a jab at Kevin Durant’s real height

LeBron James knows that height is a touchy subject for Kevin Durant. While talking about the threat that Houston Rockets star forward Durant presents to the Los Angeles Lakers, James brought up a particular topic that’s often viewed with intrigue — KD’s height.