Houston Rockets' Kevin Durant (knee) out for Game 1 vs. Lakers
Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka said Kevin Durant will miss Game 1 of their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers due to a knee injury. Durant led the Rockets with 26.0 points per game in 78 regular-season appearances. Josh Okogie will start Game 1 in Durant’s place. Kevin Durant is OUT for tonight’s Game 1 vs LA Lakers, per Ime Udoka. Huge news. — Will Guillory (@WillGuillory) April 18, 2026Udoka said Saturday that Durant suffered the injury during a practice Wednesday when he bumped knees with a teammate. Durant had the knee looked at by team physicians, and it was determined the injury won’t keep him out long term.Advertisementالمصدر: The Athletic | Source: The Athletic
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