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1:29'LeBron is an anomaly': King James goes off again as Lakers take 2-0 series lead on Rockets
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1:38Kennard and Smart: Who Needs Luka and Austin?
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2:14First Round Game 2 Highlights: Rockets at Lakers
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1:27Durant Struggles In Return As Lakers Bring The Pressure
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1:25LeBron Shines as Lakers Take 2-0 Series Lead
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1:20Lakers Look to Go Up 2-0 on Rockets
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0:27Game 2 advice for Celtics and Spurs: 'Just don't screw it up,' says Ashley Nicole Moss
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1:44Lakers Look To Go Up 2-0 Over The Rockets
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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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Top Rockets News
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Rockets' Tari Eason: Inefficient 10 points in Game 2
Eason posted 10 points (4-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt), eight rebounds, one assist and one block across 27 minutes during Tuesday's 101-94 loss to the Lakers in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
After going a perfect 7-for-7 from the field in Game 1 on Saturday, Eason wasn't nearly as efficient in Game 2. Josh Okogie has started back-to-back games for the Rockets this postseason, so it looks like Houston is content with Eason operating in a reserve capacity for the time being.
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun: Drops 23 points in loss
Sengun finished Tuesday's 101-94 loss to the Lakers in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs with 20 points (9-20 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists, two blocks and four steals over 35 minutes.
Sengun put together a strong line in Tuesday's win, but it wasn't enough as Houston dropped to a 2-0 series deficit. Through two games, he's averaging 19.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.5 blocks and 2.5 steals.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Nine turnovers in return
Durant contributed 23 points (7-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 8-9 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 41 minutes during Tuesday's 101-94 loss to the Lakers in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Durant returned after missing Game 1 due to a knee injury, scoring a team-high 23 points while also recording a career playoff-high nine turnovers. Sadly for Rockets fans, his efforts weren't enough, as Houston fell to its second straight loss. With the series now heading to Houston, Durant will undoubtedly be looking to turn things around, beginning with Game 3 on Friday.
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Rockets' Reed Sheppard: Scoreless in Game 2 loss
Sheppard logged zero points (0-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt), three assists and one steal across 11 minutes during Tuesday's 101-94 loss to the Lakers in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Sheppard hit rock bottom, failing to score for the first time all season. After playing a substantial role in Game 1, Sheppard was basically an afterthought, logging just 11 minutes following the return of Kevin Durant. Now trailing 0-2 in the series, Houston will head home, where it will look to wrestle back some momentum.
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Rockets' Reed Sheppard: Not starting Tuesday
Sheppard won't start Tuesday's Game 2 against the Lakers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
With Kevin Durant (knee) back in the lineup, Sheppard will slide to the second unit. Over 61 regular-season appearances off the bench, he averaged 12.9 points, 2.9 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.3 steals across 24.8 minutes per contest.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Will play in Game 2
Durant (knee) will play in Game 2 against the Lakers on Tuesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Durant was held out of Saturday's Game 1 loss due to a right knee contusion, though he'll shed his questionable tag and return to action Tuesday. Per Mark Medina of TheSportingTribune.com, the superstar forward will not be on a minutes restriction. With Durant back in the starting five, Reed Sheppard will slide to the second unit.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Game-time call for Game 2
Durant (knee) will be a game-time decision for Game 2 on Tuesday against the Lakers, per Will Guillory of The Athletic.
Durant, who missed Game 1 due to a right knee contusion, was a partial participant in Monday's practice. The Rockets are likely to re-evaluate him closer to Tuesday's tipoff. If Durant is unable to suit up, Houston would likely start both Josh Okogie and Reed Sheppard once again.
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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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Team Statistical Rankings
| PTS/G | OPP PTS/G | |
|---|---|---|
| Team |
115.2 (18th) |
110.0 (4th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
|---|---|
| F. VanVleet PG Fred VanVleet PG | Knee |
| S. Adams C Steven Adams C | Ankle |