Rockets Announce Final Kevin Durant Decision for Game 6 vs. Lakers
The Rockets face elimination against the LA Lakers, and Houston has now confirmed Kevin Durant's status for the must-win Game 6.

The Rockets face elimination against the LA Lakers, and Houston has now confirmed Kevin Durant's status for the must-win Game 6.

Kevin Durant will miss Game 6 as the Rockets rely on Alperen Sengun and a balanced effort to extend the playoff series against the Lakers.

Two of the four officiating errors in the Lakers-Rockets game occurred in the last 12 seconds.

The Houston Rockets have won back-to-back games against the Los Angeles Lakers without Kevin Durant. The former NBA MVP has been sidelined by an ankle injury and has been forced to sit out Games 3 through 5 of their first-round NBA playoffs series. Despite Durant’s absence, the Rockets have now ...

LeBron James Destroys Alperen Sengun During Free Throws, 'Soft Ass Tall Guy' TMZ

The Houston Rockets got clarity on Kevin Durant's status for Game 6 after their Game 5 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Los Angeles Lakers are facing mounting pressure in their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets after dropping back-to-back games. What was once a commanding 3-0 lead has now been trimmed to 3-2, with Game 6 shifting to Houston and momentum leaning toward the home side. Los Angeles fell 99-93 in Game 5 despite […] The post JJ Redick Sends Strong Message to Lakers Ahead of Must-Win Game 6 Against Rockets appeared first on HEAVY.

There is no love lost between Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun. The Rockets extended their first-round Western Conference playoff series on Wednesday, defeating the Lakers 99-93 in Game 5 at Crypto.com Arena. Houston has now won two ...

Lakers forward LeBron James looked like he was out of gas in the closing stages of his team's 99-93 Game 5 loss to the Rockets on Wednesday. The post Lakers Face Tough LeBron James Decision Before Game 6 vs Rockets appeared first on HEAVY.

LeBron James called out Alperen Sengun, saying he can't make "soft" allegations of all players.

Failure is the best teacher, as they say. After their terrible loss in Game 3, Alperen Sengun and the Houston Rockets have notched back-to-back wins against the Los Angeles Lakers in their first-round series in the playoffs. The Rockets held on for the victory, 99-93, in Game 5 at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, spoiling the […] The post Rockets’ Alperen Sengun adds pressure to Lakers with big statement after Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Houston Rockets are inching closer and closer to doing the unthinkable. With Wednesday’s 99-93 road victory, the Houston Rockets have forced their first-round playoff series with the Los Angeles Lakers back to Houston for Game 6. And, depending on what happens on Friday, we could see the Rockets become the first team in NBA […] The post Rockets closer to making NBA history after stunning Lakers in Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

When will Kevin Durant play again for the Rockets against the Lakers? Find out the latest news on KD's injury return timeline. The post Kevin Durant’s Injury Update: When Will KD Play Again for Rockets? appeared first on HEAVY.

The Houston Rockets forced a Game 5 with a 115–96 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. Rockets star Alperen Sengun helped the team secure the crucial home win with 19 points and six rebounds. Without star forwardKevin Durant, Sengun stepped into a leadership role ahead of their Game 4 ...

Coming off their first win of the postseason, the Houston Rockets’ season continues to hang on by a thread as they enter Game 5 down 3-1 to the Los Angeles Lakers. The team would love to get Kevin Durant back from his ankle injury, but Ime Udoka will have to try to save his season […] The post Is Rockets’ Kevin Durant returning from ankle injury for Game 5 vs. Lakers? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Harry Potter fandom probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when you think about Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun.The 23-year-old Turkish national is having a breakout postseason for the fourth-seeded Rockets, averaging 20.5 points per game through four games. However, a recent feature by The Athletic highlighted a new side to Sengun.In the […] The post This Might be the Biggest Harry Potter Fan in the NBA appeared first on HEAVY.

Since Game 3 of the first-round series between the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the biggest questions from outsiders has been about how much Kevin Durant is involved with the team as he recovers from a setback. After Durant was ruled out for Game 3 due to a sprained ankle, his […] The post Rockets Reveal Kevin Durant’s Message Before Game 5 vs Lakers appeared first on HEAVY.

Alperen Sengun issued a bold warning about physicality after Game 4, as the Rockets stay alive against the Lakers with rising tension in the playoff series.

Rockets stars Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith Jr. took shots at the Lakers’ older roster, highlighting Houston’s youth and recovery edge ahead of Game 5 against LeBron James and company.

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun sent a stern warning to the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of their Game 5 playoff matchup on Wednesday.The Lakers won the first three games of the series before the Rockets were able to take Game 4 with their backs up against the wall and force a Game 5. The two […] The post Alperen Sengun Sends Warning to Lakers Ahead of Game 5 appeared first on HEAVY.

A new Kevin Durant update before Game 5 leaves the Rockets facing a tough reality — with the season on the line. The post Rockets Hit With Major Kevin Durant Development Before Game 5 appeared first on HEAVY.

A major Kevin Durant update just dropped ahead of Game 5 — and it carries big implications for the Los Angeles Lakers. The post Lakers Get Massive Kevin Durant Update Ahead of Pivotal Game 5 vs Rockets appeared first on HEAVY.

Injured Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is still finding a way to frustrate the Houston Rockets via bench trash talk. Doncic was seated on the bench for Game 4 with the rest of the Lakers and went out of his way to insult Alperen Sengun for missing a free throw. A new camera angle […] The post Luka Doncic Insulted Two Rockets With One Ruthless Comment appeared first on HEAVY.

Through the first four games of the Houston Rockets’ opening round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers, one thing is clear in that there needs to be major changes to the roster in the offseason. The Rockets are a team that had been linked to Giannis Antetokounmpo via trade, but a more intriguing option […] The post NBA rumors: Analyst urges Rockets to trade for Kawhi Leonard despite being in prime position for Giannis appeared first on ClutchPoints.
