Kevin Durant appears on Rockets' injury report ahead of Game 1 vs. Lakers
Durant suffered a knee injury during practice leading into the postseason.
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The Houston Rockets will look to get off to a strong start in their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night. Unfortunately for Houston, an unexpected – and critical – player has popped up on the team’s injury report ahead of Game 1. Kevin Durant 'questionable' for Game 1 vs.
Lakers Star forward Kevin Durant is listed as “questionable” on the official report due to a right knee contusion. His official status will be determined sometime prior to tipoff. Durant apparently suffered the injury during practice this week, according to ESPN .
While unfortunate, the organization is optimistic that it's nothing too serious. Knowing Durant, and given the magnitude of the game, it seems unlikely that the two-time champion wouldn't be out on the floor with his teammates. But ultimately it depends on the severity of the issue.