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Kevin Durant

Injury-depleted Houston Rockets, LA Lakers feeling urgency about NBA play-offs Game 5

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James shoots the ball as Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason defends during the third quarter of Game 4.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James shoots the ball as Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason defends during the third quarter of Game 4.

Houston Rockets-Los Angeles Lakers series ‘much deeper’ than LeBron James-Kevin Durant tilt

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers defends Kevin Durant of the Houston Rockets during an NBA game at Toyota Center on March 16, 2026.
LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers defends Kevin Durant of the Houston Rockets during an NBA game at Toyota Center on March 16, 2026.

Denver Nuggets roll into NBA play-offs, Toronto Raptors clinch berth

Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets reacting after a dunk during the 128-118 NBA win over the San Antonio Spurs in the first half at Frost Bank Center on April 12, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas.
Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets reacting after a dunk during the 128-118 NBA win over the San Antonio Spurs in the first half at Frost Bank Center on April 12, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas.

Cleveland Cavaliers host Atlanta Hawks in potential NBA play-off preview

First-time NBA All-Star Jalen Johnson is averaging 22.7 points, 10.3 rebounds and 8.0 assists for the Atlanta Hawks this season.
First-time NBA All-Star Jalen Johnson is averaging 22.7 points, 10.3 rebounds and 8.0 assists for the Atlanta Hawks this season.

Houston Rockets down Golden State Warriors in Stephen Curry’s NBA return

The Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry attempting to dribble past Kevin Durant of the Houston Rockets during the Warriors' 117-116 NBA home loss on April 5.
The Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry attempting to dribble past Kevin Durant of the Houston Rockets during the Warriors' 117-116 NBA home loss on April 5.

Kevin Durant expects better of himself in Houston Rockets’ NBA rematch with Los Angeles Lakers

Kevin Durant of the Houston Rockets shoots the ball against Deandre Ayton of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Toyota Center on March 16.
Kevin Durant of the Houston Rockets shoots the ball against Deandre Ayton of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Toyota Center on March 16.

Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets ready for important showdowns for NBA play-off spots

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 12: 


Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles into the defense of Josh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls during the first half of a game at Crypto.com Arena on March 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.   Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Sean M. Haffey / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 12: 


Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles into the defense of Josh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls during the first half of a game at Crypto.com Arena on March 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.   Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Sean M. Haffey / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

LeBron James breaks NBA all-time field goal record in Los Angeles Lakers loss

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers takes a shot against Zeke Nnaji of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at Ball Arena.
LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers takes a shot against Zeke Nnaji of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at Ball Arena.

Houston Rockets want walk to match the talk against Washington Wizards

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant drives to the basket against Miami Heat centre Bam Adebayo and forward Andrew Wiggins during the second quarter at Kaseya Center.
Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant drives to the basket against Miami Heat centre Bam Adebayo and forward Andrew Wiggins during the second quarter at Kaseya Center.

Out-of-sync offences collide as Phoenix Suns host Los Angeles Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic shooting over Paolo Banchero during the Orlando Magic's 110-109 NBA win at Crypto.com Arena on Feb 24, 2026.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic shooting over Paolo Banchero during the Orlando Magic's 110-109 NBA win at Crypto.com Arena on Feb 24, 2026.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.