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On YouTubeHouston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 22
The Same Issue for the Rockets All Season Is the Reason They Are Down 0-2
Coming into the 2025-26 playoffs, the Houston Rockets were seen as heavy favorites in their first-round matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Rockets weren't the favorites because they were seen as the better team, but because of who the Lakers would be missing.
Houston Rockets News / Total Pro Sports / April 22
Former NBA Champion Rips Houston Rockets as 'Dumbest' and 'Most Selfish' Team in Postseason
He pointed out that while Kevin Durant committed nine turnovers in the game, Ime Udoka deserves the blame. Just a few days back, the 2008 NBA champion lashed out at the Los Angeles Lakers, calling them ‘dead birds.’ However, with the postseason performance the team is delivering, there is very little ground for complaint.
Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 22
3 Rockets most to blame for pathetic Game 2 loss to Lakers even with Kevin Durant back
If you said the Houston Rockets would be down 2-0 against the Los Angeles Lakers, a lot of people would have assumed it was a joke. Fast forward, and the Rockets are really down 2-0 heading back to Houston, and things didn’t get any better from Game 1 to Game 2.
The 'Most 30-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
How many of the NBA players with at least 30 games with 30 points in the postseason can you name in five minutes?
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 22
Three Takeaways from the Rockets' Devastating Game 2 Loss to Lakers
The Houston Rockets looked to get back in their first round series of the NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers with the highly anticipated return of All-Star forward Kevin Durant, but even that was surprisingly not enough in a 101-94 loss in Game 2 in Los Angeles on Tuesday night.
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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 22
The ‘impossible’ stats behind Rockets epic fail to start Lakers series
The Houston Rockets have found themselves down 2-0 in their series against the Los Angeles Lakers, and many people would have been surprised to hear that before it started.
LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / April 22
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.
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.
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.
Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 22
Rockets’ Kevin Durant hits brutal career-tying low in Game 2 loss to Lakers
The Houston Rockets looked very much in danger after losing Game 1 of their first-round matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2026 NBA playoffs.
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 22
LeBron James outduels Kevin Durant as Lakers take 2-0 series lead
Tuesday night, LeBron James and Kevin Durant met in the postseason for the first time since 2018. Durant started hot but James and the Los Angeles Lakers closed stronger in their 101-94 win over the Houston Rockets.
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.
Houston Rockets 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.
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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