Rockets List Kevin Durant as Questionable for Game 2 vs. Lakers
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Houston forward Kevin Durant remains uncertain for Game 2 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers after missing Saturday’s 107-98 loss with a right knee injury.
The 37-year-old participated in part of Monday’s practice and is officially listed as questionable for Tuesday’s matchup, scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET in Los Angeles, according to The Athletic’s Will Guillory.
Details of the injury
Appearing on ESPN’s “NBA Today,” Shams Charania reported that Durant is dealing with “a deep bruise in his right patellar tendon.” Charania said the injury occurred last Wednesday during a practice drill when Durant collided with a teammate while chasing a loose ball, leading to swelling, pain, and reduced range of motion. “For Kevin Durant to miss a playoff game, that speaks to the severity of the injury in and of itself,” Charania noted.
Coach monitoring mobility
Head coach Ime Udoka told reporters the primary concern is how freely Durant can move. “The pain tolerance is one thing, but actually moving and feeling comfortable doing all the movements is going to be the biggest thing,” Udoka said.
Impact on Game 1
Without Durant, Houston shot just 37.6 percent from the field and went 17-for-25 at the free-throw line. The Rockets trail the best-of-seven series 1-0.
Team officials remain hopeful Durant will be available, but his status will be decided after they see how the knee responds leading up to tip-off.
Source: Hoops Rumors
