Kevin Durant Ruled Out Of Game 1 vs. Lakers in Playoffs Series
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant has been ruled out of Game 1 of the First Round NBA Playoff series against the Lakers. The post Kevin Durant Ruled Out Of Game 1 vs. Lakers in Playoffs Series appeared first on LA Sports Report.
In a surprising turn of events that has unfolded in the Los Angeles Lakers’ favor over the past 24 hours, Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant has been ruled out of Game 1 of the First Round NBA Playoff series. Durant was listed as questionable for Saturday’s series opener against the Lakers after Friday’s last round of practices for the game, with a knee injury listed as the reason. However, according to an ESPN report, it was described as “mild,” but it is clearly serious enough for him to sit out the first game of the series.
Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) holds a basketball during a timeout during the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Durant led the Rockets with 26. 0 points per game in 78 regular-season appearances, one of the healthiest years of his career.
Josh Okogie will be starting in Durant’s absence, according to Rockets head coach Ime Udoka. Durant is 37 years old, and his outlook must be concerning for the team to hold him out. The Rockets have a clear talent advantage with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves out for the Lakers, and while they will miss at least a handful more games, ending the early as soon as possible gives them the best chance to win.
As the series drags on, the Lakers’ chances increase game by game, and the stage is now set for LeBron James to shine as the best player on the floor without Durant and the two Lakers stars. The post Kevin Durant Ruled Out Of Game 1 vs. Lakers in Playoffs Series appeared first on LA Sports Report .