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1:12First Round Game 1 Highlights: Rockets at Lakers
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1:08Durant-Less Rockets Fall To Lakers In Game 1
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1:18Lakers Pull Away To Take 1-0 Series Lead
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1:54Breaking Down the Hawks vs. Knicks Playoff Matchup
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1:43How to Play Lakers-Rockets Series
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1:07Doncic, Cunningham Eligible For NBA Awards
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0:47Highlights: Knicks at Rockets (3/31)
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1:07Highlights: Heat at Rockets (3/21)
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1:21NBA Lookahead Bets: Rockets at Hornets
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1:01Kevin Durant Downplays Concerns About How Hard Team Will Play
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1:45Contenders That Need To Make a Move
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9:34Giannis Antetokounmpo Potential Landing Spots
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1:16Concern Level For Lakers After Christmas Loss To Rockets
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1:35Durant, Rockets Take On LeBron & Lakers
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5:29Kevin Durant vs. LeBron James On Christmas Day
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0:55MUST SEE: Wild Finishes In Hoops
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4:21Ime Udoka Fires Off On Officials After Loss To Nuggets
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0:50Expert Pick: Rockets at Spurs
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0:46Highlights: Nets at Rockets (10/27)
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1:13Ashley Nicole Moss Discusses Kevin Durant Dropping 29 Points In His Rockets Debut
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Fills box score in Game 1 loss
Sengun racked up 19 points (6-19 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 7-9 FT), eight rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal over 36 minutes during Saturday's 107-98 loss to the Lakers in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Sengun was inefficient from the field during Saturday's loss, though the Rockets as a team connected on just 37.6 percent of their field-goal attempts. Sengun still finished as Houston's leading scorer and third in both rebounds and assists. He'll look to have more success from the field in Game 2 on Tuesday.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Finishes with 17 points
Thompson logged 17 points (7-18 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-6 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists, one block and three steals across 43 minutes during Saturday's 107-98 loss to the Lakers in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Thompson was smothered by a proficient Lakers defense during the Game 1 defeat, and although he put together decent totals in secondary categories, he converted only 38.3 percent of his shots in the losing effort. Kevin Durant's (knee) absence loomed large during Saturday's game, and increased production from the standout guard will be essential to buoy Houston's chances of advancing past the first round.
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Rockets' Jabari Smith: Logs double-double in defeat
Smith logged 16 points (5-14 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 12 rebounds and two steals across 43 minutes during Saturday's 107-98 loss to the Lakers in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Smith's performance on both sides of the ball helped to soften the blow caused by Kevin Durant's (knee) absence, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Lakers' relentless offensive onslaught. Smith has often been a savior for the Rockets when Durant or Alperen Sengun have been sidelined, but Game 1's result highlights the need for Durant on the court.
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Rockets' Reed Sheppard: Steps up with 17 points
Sheppard racked up 17 points (6-20 FG, 5-14 3Pt), one rebound, eight assists, one block and one steal across 36 minutes during Saturday's 107-98 loss to the Lakers in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Sheppard assumed a larger role with Kevin Durant (knee) in street clothes. Josh Okogie was effective on defense, but he couldn't fill the production gap left by Durant. Much of that responsibility fell to Sheppard and Jabari Smith, who tried to keep the team afloat against a powerful performance from the Lakers. Sheppard was able to muster 17 points thanks to a high shot volume, but he only converted 30 percent of those attempts. Despite the shooting deficiency, he recorded an excellent fantasy total thanks to eight rebounds, matching his second-highest total of the season in the category.
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Rockets' Jae'Sean Tate: Won't start Saturday
Tate won't start Saturday's Game 1 against the Lakers, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Tate got the starting nod in Houston's regular-season finale with multiple key contributors out, though he will slide to the second unit Saturday. However, he could still see meaningful playing time due to Kevin Durant (knee) being sidelined.
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Rockets' Clint Capela: Headed to bench
Capela will come off the bench for Saturday's Game 1 matchup with the Lakers, Rockets' radio voice Matt Thomas reports.
Capela started in Houston's final regular-season game with Alperen Sengun resting, but Sengun is back and starting, which will shift Capela to a reserve role. As a member of the second unit this season, Capela has averaged 3.4 points and 4.4 rebounds per game.
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Coming off bench
Eason will come off the bench for Saturday's Game 1 against the Lakers, according to Rockets reporter Matt Thomas.
After starting the regular season finale with multiple starters sitting out, Eason is back with the second unit. He may see additional minutes, however, as Kevin Durant (knee) is out for Game 1.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Won't play in Game 1
Durant (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's Game 1 against the Lakers, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Durant bumped knees with a teammate in practice and won't suit up Saturday due to a right knee contusion. With the superstar sidelined, Tari Eason and Josh Okogie are candidates for expanded roles, while Jae'Sean Tate and Dorian Finney-Smith could see increased run. Durant's next chance to play will come in Game 2 in Houston on Tuesday.
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Rockets' Amen Thompson: Omitted from injury report
Thompson (rest) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's Game 1 against the Lakers.
Thompson sat out Houston's regular-season finale but is set to return for the start of the playoffs. The third-year guard averaged 23.2 points, 7.3 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 2.2 steals in 38.5 minutes per game across six regular-season appearances in April.
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Rockets' Jabari Smith: Not listed on injury report
Smith (rest) is not on the injury report for Game 1 on Saturday against the Lakers.
Smith skipped Houston's regular-season finale for rest purposes, but he'll be back in action when the postseason begins. Smith put in averages of 15.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 2.3 triples per game this season.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Fades injury report
Sengun (rest) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's Game 1 against the Lakers.
Sengun took a seat for Houston's regular-season finale but is set to return to action for the start of the playoffs. Over six regular-season appearances in April, the star big man averaged 18.3 points, 8.5 rebounds and 5.7 assists across 30.7 minutes per contest.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Questionable for Game 1
Durant is questionable for Saturday's Game 1 matchup with the Lakers due to a right knee contusion.
Durant is dealing with a bruise on his right knee, but we'll have a better idea on his playing status based on his activity level at shootaround. Check back for another update closer to Saturday's tipoff.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| PTS/G | OPP PTS/G | |
|---|---|---|
| Team |
115.2 (18th) |
110.0 (4th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
|---|---|
| K. Durant PF Kevin Durant PF | Knee |
| F. VanVleet PG Fred VanVleet PG | Knee |
| S. Adams C Steven Adams C | Ankle |