Kevin Durant was sidelined with a bruised right knee just before the Houston Rockets' playoff opener, leaving the team struggling to compensate for his absence. Without their leading scorer, who averaged 26 points per game, the Rockets fell 107-98 to the Los Angeles Lakers, who capitalized despite missing their own stars. The loss puts Houston in an early hole in the series, raising questions about their postseason prospects. The Rockets hope Durant's injury is short-term as they prepare for Game 2.
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