News Summary

• Kevin Durant missed Game 1 due to a knee injury and was listed as questionable for Tuesday’s matchup against the Lakers.
• The Rockets’ path to winning a second consecutive game depends heavily on how much they can reduce the gap in scoring creation and perimeter pressure.
• Houston has to be sharper in spacing and shooting and get a better overall game from Alperen Şengün.
• With Durant only “questionable,” the practical storyline is that Houston is making plans on limited information while still preparing for a range of outcomes.