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On YouTubeHouston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 20
Quick Changes The Rockets Can Make In Game 2
The Houston Rockets are looking to bounce back after taking a surprising loss against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs. Even without Kevin Durant, Houston's talent across the board should be enough to beat a Lakers team without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
Kevin Durant News / Larry Brown Sports / April 20
Rockets provide update on Kevin Durant’s Game 2 status
After their loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals, the Houston Rockets might feel an even greater sense of urgency to get Kevin Durant back in the lineup.
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?
LeBron James News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 20
Rockets Will Need to Make Life Much More Difficult for Lakers' LeBron James
The main talking point heading into the Houston Rockets' opening round postseason matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers has been centered around injuries.
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.
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 20
Rockets Played 'Out of Whack' Offensively in Game 1 vs Lakers
The Houston Rockets lost the battle against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1. Houston came out flat without Kevin Durant, their superstar, who was ruled out a little over two hours before tip off.
Houston Rockets News / Total Pro Sports / April 20
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
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.
Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 20
Rockets’ Game 1 stinker vs. Lakers proves 1 thing about Kevin Durant to DeMarcus Cousins
On Saturday evening, the Houston Rockets laid an egg in Game 1 of their series against the Los Angeles Lakers, losing by a score of 107-98. The Rockets were unable to generate any sort of consistent offense in this one with Kevin Durant out of the lineup after suffering a knee injury earlier in the week.
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.
Ime Udoka News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 20
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
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.
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.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 19
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
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.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 19
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.
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.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 19
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
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.
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