Kevin Durant Cleared to Play Game 2 vs Lakers After Missing Game 1 with Knee Injury
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant has been cleared to play in Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers. He missed Game 1 of the playoff series with a knee tendon bruise he suffered in practice last week.
Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant will return to action for Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers after being sidelined for the playoff opener.
Durant missed Game 1 due to a knee contusion he suffered during practice earlier last week. The injury was described as a knee tendon bruise that required rest and evaluation.
The Rockets clearly felt Durant's absence in their first playoff game against the Lakers. Team officials were cautious about rushing back the former MVP, given the nature of the knee injury.
Durant felt good enough during pregame warmups on Tuesday to get medical clearance for Game 2. The 14-time All-Star is expected to play his normal role as the team's primary scoring threat.
The series continues with Durant back in the lineup as the Rockets look to bounce back from their Game 1 loss.
Durant is a former league MVP and one of the NBA's top scorers. His return gives the Rockets a much better chance to even their playoff series at 1-1. The Rockets struggled without their star player in the first game.
Game 2 tips off Tuesday night with Durant expected to play his usual minutes for Houston.
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