Dealing with a knee contusion, the Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant was questionable to play in Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Considering the circumstances of the series, it didn’t come as a surprise when Durant was cleared for action and made his Houston playoff debut.
Amid his first postseason matchup with the Rockets, Durant became the seventh player in NBA history to notch an impressive playoff feat.
via StatMuse: KD at half: 20 PTS, 6-7 FG. The 7th player in NBA history to reach 5K playoff points.
Heading into Game 2 between the Rockets and the Lakers, Durant had 4,985 points in the playoffs. While he becomes the seventh player to reach 5,000, Durant still remains seventh in all-time playoff scoring in the NBA.
Durant is currently chasing San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan. The Hall of Famer has 5,172 playoff points under his belt.
The top five include Shaquille O’Neal (5,250), Kobe Bryant (5,640), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (5,672), Michael Jordan (5,987), and LeBron James (8,308).
Kevin Durant’s Rockets Playoff Debut Spoiled By The Lakers
GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – APRIL 10: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Toyota Center on April 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
After Kevin Durant was ruled out ahead of Game 1, the Rockets dropped the ball against the Lakers, who missed Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
Despite missing two key players, LeBron James and the Lakers took advantage of the young Rockets and gained a 1-0 lead in the series.
Durant’s status for Game 2 was up in the air. Although the Rockets had him listed as questionable, the veteran forward was cleared to play. The game was more competitive, but Durant’s presence didn’t change the results.
GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – MARCH 21: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets reacts after passing Michael Jordan on the all-time scoring list during the game between the Miami Heat and the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on March 21, 2026 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
The veteran star checked in for 40 minutes. He shot 7-12 from the field and made 8-9 shots from the charity stripe. Durant produced 23 points, six rebounds, and four assists. He struggled with taking care of the ball, turning it over nine times.
The Rockets ended up losing 101-94. The Lakers now have a 2-0 lead, despite entering the series as underdogs.
On Friday, April 24, the series will resume with the Houston Rockets hosting. Durant’s status for that game could end up in question as his knee concern lingers.
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