Kevin Durant was back, but the Lakers still had answers. The series shifts back to Houston, with the Rockets facing a 2-0 deficit.

LOS ANGELES - Kevin Durant will play Game 2 of the Houston Rockets' first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers, according to a person with knowledge of Durant's status. Durant missed Game 1, a Rockets loss,

After sitting out the series opener with a knee injury, Kevin Durant returned to action for the Houston Rockets in Game 2 of their first-round playoff matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers, looking to help his team even the series.

LeBron James leads the short-handed Lakers to a 101-94 victory over the Rockets, taking a 2-0 lead in their playoff series, with key contributions from Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard.

Kevin Durant returned to the Houston Rockets’ starting lineup in Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers after missing Game 1 with a bruised right knee.

Iman Shumpert played with LeBron James in Cleveland. He was there when LeBron led the Cavs back from a 1-3 deficit in the NBA Finals to win the series in Game 7. He's seen the fou

The Los Angeles Lakers gutted out a 101-94 Game 2 win over the Houston Rockets. Here are the three things that stood out.

Kevin Durant returned for the Rockets, but the Lakers handled their business and are up 2-0 in the series.