Kevin Durant's Availability Uncertain for Game 2 Against Lakers
Durant game-time decision for Game 2 vs. Lakers
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Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant will be a game-time decision for Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers after missing Game 1 due to a knee injury. Coach Ime Udoka expressed hope that the injury is minor, as imaging revealed no structural damage.
- 01Kevin Durant missed Game 1 due to a knee injury.
- 02Coach Ime Udoka is optimistic about Durant's return for Game 2.
- 03Durant averaged 26 points per game during the regular season.
- 04The Rockets struggled offensively in Game 1, shooting under 40%.
- 05Game 2 is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday.
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Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant is facing a game-time decision for Game 2 of their playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers, scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday in Los Angeles. Durant missed the Rockets' 107-98 loss in Game 1 due to a knee injury sustained during practice. Coach Ime Udoka indicated that imaging showed no structural damage, expressing hope that the injury is merely a minor setback. Durant, who averaged 26 points per game during the regular season, was sorely missed as the Rockets struggled offensively, shooting less than 40% from the field despite attempting 27 more shots than the Lakers.
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The outcome of Game 2 could significantly affect the Rockets' chances of advancing in the playoffs, especially if Durant is unable to play.
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