Kevin Durant cleared to return for Rockets’ Game 2 vs. Lakers
Kevin Durant has been cleared by the Houston Rockets to return for Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers, after missing Game 1 due to a right knee contusion. Durant's presence is critical for the Rockets, who struggled to generate offense in their Game 1 loss.
The Houston Rockets have cleared Kevin Durant to return for Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers. Durant missed Game 1 due to a right knee contusion sustained during a collision at practice last week. He was a partial participant in the Rockets' practice on Monday and is listed as a game-time decision for Tuesday's matchup. Durant's presence is crucial for the Rockets, who struggled to score in Game 1, shooting 38% from the field and failing to have a player score 20 points. The Rockets are 4.5-point favorites for Game 2, with the Lakers remaining without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Durant has been the Rockets' most steady source of offense this season, averaging 26 points and 4.8 assists.
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