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On YouTubeHouston 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.
Dorian Finney-Smith News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 22
Dorian Finney-Smith Explains Challenging Year for Rockets
Dorian Finney-Smith was a major offseason acquisition for the Houston Rockets last summer. Well, he was supposed to be, at least. Finney-Smith had been a key rotational piece on a Los Angeles Lakers team that finished third in the Western Conference.
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
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.
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 / 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.
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.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 22
Ime Udoka reveals head-scratching reason for playing Reed Sheppard only 10 minutes in Game 2
The Houston Rockets turned in another pedestrian offensive performance during Tuesday’s 101-94 Game 2 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite Kevin Durant’s return, Ime Udoka’s squad failed to crack 100 points for the second straight game, falling behind 0-2 in the series.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kevin Durant News / Total Pro Sports / April 22
Kevin Durant Delivers Honest Verdict After Rockets Drop First Two vs. Lakers
The Houston Rockets needed Kevin Durant for Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers, and he was right there to help his team win. The Rockets fought for
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.
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 / 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.
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