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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 Houston Rockets’ Offense Was Missing in Action Without Kevin Durant

Throughout the week, most of the talk about the Houston Rockets-Los Angeles Lakers series had been about who the Lakers were missing. Both Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic were ruled out for most of the series, and many believed the Rockets were the favorites because of the Lakers' injuries.

Charles Barkley News / Hoops Wire / April 19

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

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.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

Rockets Around the Web

Rockets prepared for Kevin Durant's surprise scratch but still weren't ready; will he return in time? · CBSSports.com

The Rockets prepared for Kevin Durant's surprise scratch, but still weren't ready. Will he return in time? · CBSSports.com

Kevin Durant injury: Rockets star misses Game 1 vs. Lakers after hurting knee in practice · CBSSports.com

Kevin Durant injury: Rockets star ruled out for Game 1 vs. Lakers after hurting knee in practice · CBSSports.com

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 19

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 / 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.

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.

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 / 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.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker

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 / 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.

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