Durant Ruled Out for Game 1: Rockets Star’s Knee Injury and Playoff Outlook
Kevin Durant has been ruled out for Game 1 of the Rockets-Lakers series due to a right knee contusion sustained in practice. The injury casts doubt on his availability for the remainder of the series, significantly impacting Houston’s playoff outlook. The Lakers are also dealing with injuries to key players, Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, but there’s hope for Dončić’s return later in the series.