Kevin Durant Set to Go Through Warmups Before His Status for Game 2 Is Decided

4 months ago

Kevin Durant Set to Go Through Warmups Before His Status for Game 2 Is Decided

Brett Siegel reported that Durant will go through pre-game warmups before the Rockets decide whether he's available to play game 2 vs. Lakers. "The expectation is that he will suit up and play tonight, as long as he has no limitations in warmups," Siegel said. Houston missed his scoring punch in their 107-98 game 1 loss vs. Lakers.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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Scoot Henderson Excited to Play at Home, Hopes Blazers Fans “Break the Walls Down”

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Devin Vassell Says Spurs Can’t Get “Bogged Down” by Victor Wembanyama’s Injury

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Devin Vassell Says Spurs Can’t Get “Bogged Down” by Victor Wembanyama’s Injury

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LeBron James Leads Lakers to Massive Win vs. Rockets to Take a 2–0 Series Lead

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LeBron James Leads Lakers to Massive Win vs. Rockets to Take a 2–0 Series Lead

LeBron dropped 28 points, 7 assists and 8 rebounds as the Lakers beat the Rockets 101-94. He led from the front, with Marcus Smart providing crucial scoring and secondary playmaking with 25 points and 7 assists. Luke Kennard also had 23 points. The Lakers did a great job containing the Rockets, double-teaming Kevin Durant, forcing him into a passive position.

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Game 2 Loss vs. Lakers Continues Unfortunate Playoff Streak for Kevin Durant

4 months ago

Game 2 Loss vs. Lakers Continues Unfortunate Playoff Streak for Kevin Durant

Durant has now lost seven consecutive playoff games with his last win coming on May 7 2023 in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals against Denver. In Rockets' game 2 101-94 loss vs. lakers, KD scored just 3 points in the second half, stifled by opposing defense. This result has added more doubt to Durant's lackluster post-Warriors playoff resume.

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