Rockets' Kevin Durant game-time decision for Game 2
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Key Points:
- Rockets star Kevin Durant participated in about half of Houston's practice on Monday and remains a game-time decision for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Lakers, according to coach Ime Udoka.
- Durant missed Game 1 due to a knee bruise sustained in practice, but imaging showed no structural damage, with mobility being his main concern.
- Udoka expressed hope that Durant's injury is only a one-game issue, noting that Durant's ability to move comfortably is crucial for his return.
- Durant led the Rockets in scoring during the regular season with an average of 26 points per game, and Houston struggled offensively in his absence, shooting under 40% in the Game 1 loss.
- Game 2 of the first-round series is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday in Los Angeles.
