E2188 - Kevin Durant QUESTIONABLE For Rockets Vs Lakers Game 1 | Can Houston SURVIVE Without KD?
Published: April 18, 2026
Duration: 30:03
Kevin Durant QUESTIONABLE For Rockets Vs Lakers Game 1 | Can Houston SURVIVE Without KD?
Houston Rockets’ playoff fate hangs in the balance as Kevin Durant’s questionable status threatens to shift the series against the Los Angeles Lakers. Can the Rockets’ young core—Alperen Şengün, Reed Sheppard, and Jabari Smith Jr.—step up if Durant misses Game 1? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) explores the ripple effects of Durant’s right knee contusion, veteran leadership concerns, and the urgency to seize momentum before a possible Luka Dončić return for LA.
Gatlin breaks down series predictions and scenarios, highl...