Rockets’ Kevin Durant (knee) questionable for Game 1 vs. Lakers

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant is listed as questionable for Saturday’s Game 1 towards the Los Angeles Lakers due to a proper knee contusion.

A supply advised ESPN that Durant sustained the damage throughout apply this week, however the Rockets are optimistic his knee is not going to be a major concern throughout the collection.

The fourth-seeded Lakers are short-handed getting into the collection, taking part in with out stars Luka Doncic (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (indirect) due to accidents they suffered throughout their April 2 loss to the (*1*).

Lakers coach JJ Redick mentioned Tuesday that Doncic and Reaves are out “indefinitely” with no replace anticipated this week.

Durant, 37, averaged 26.0 factors, 5.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists in his first season with the Rockets. He performed in 78 video games, his most in a season since 2018-19.