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Kevin Durant Misses the Houston Rockets’ Playoff Opener vs Lakers with Knee Injury
The Rockets are optimistic Durant’s knee injury will not keep him out, while the Lakers enter the series without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
- Kevin Durant is listed as questionable for Saturday's Game 1 against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Houston Rockets announced, citing a right knee contusion.
- The injury occurred during practice this week, though the Rockets remain optimistic that the condition will not be a significant issue for the series.
- Demonstrating durability, Durant played 78 of 82 possible regular season games while averaging 26.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists shooting 52.0% from the field.
- Lakers coach JJ Redick confirmed Tuesday that the fourth-seeded Lakers are short-handed, as stars Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are out indefinitely.
- The fifth-seeded Rockets aim for their first title since 1994 and 1995, with 37-year-old Durant leading the team in his 19th NBA season.
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Rutland Herald
Kevin Durant misses playoff opener with knee injury, and the Rockets can't make up for his absence
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kevin Durant was ruled out of Houston's playoff opener against the Los Angeles Lakers with a bruised right knee about 90 minutes before tipoff.
Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
Rockets open series vs. Lakers without star Kevin Durant (knee)
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant was ruled out for the playoff series opener against the host Los Angeles Lakers because of a right knee injury, coach Ime Udoka said before the game on Saturday.
Kevin Durant Sudden Absence. Specific Reason Revealed. Knee Collision with Teammate During Practice. Condition is More Serious Than Expected. Sports Chosun Reporter Ryu Dong-hyuk. Houston Rockets' primary option, Kevin Durant, has suddenly announced his absence. The Houston Rockets stated it is a knee injury. More precise details regarding the injury
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