Lakers beat Rockets in Kevin Durant’s return, move ahead 2–0 in series
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The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, taking a 2–0 lead in their best-of-seven playoff series.
The game marked the return of forward Kevin Durant, who had missed the series opener. With Durant back in the rotation, Los Angeles secured its second consecutive victory and tightened its grip on the matchup.
The series now shifts to Houston for Game 3, where the Rockets will try to cut into the Lakers’ advantage.
Source: New York Post
