Durant suffers a deep contusion of the right patellar tendon! Participated in half of the training activities; whether he can play in Game 2 will be a game-time decision.

On April 21 Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Shams, Durant's prospects for playing in Game 2 are uncertain. "Whether Durant can play in the second game is still unclear," Shams stated. "From what I understand,Durant's deep contusion of the right patellar tendon is troubling him... The Rockets are optimistic that Durant could return as soon as Game 2, but whether he will ultimately be able to play remains to be seen." It has now been confirmed thatDurant previously injured himself during training when he collided knee-to-knee with a teammate while scrambling for a ball.

Durant only participated in a limited portion of the team's training today. Rockets head coach Udoka said that this superstar will be a game-time decision regarding his availability.Udoka revealed that Durant participated in only about half of the training activities. The official status for Game 2 is Durant (right knee) questionable (50% chance to play).

Udoka discussed the condition Durant needs to reach before Game 2: "I think the key is still mobility. Pain tolerance is one aspect, but being able to run smoothly, perform all movements, and feel comfortable physically is the most important thing."

This star forward missed Sunday's first playoff game due to a right knee contusion suffered in training last Thursday, and the Rockets also lost this opening game. During the brief media-open portion of training, the 37-year-old star appeared largely back to normal: he completed jump shots, ran back-and-forth, changed direction, and his movements did not appear significantly restricted; he smiled throughout.The only noticeable difference was on his right knee: Durant's knee was wrapped with protective tape secured by athletic tape.

Without this core star, the Rockets' offense was severely limited. From the injury to the start of the second game, Durant will have rested for a full six days. In the first game, the Rockets' overall shooting percentage was only 37.6%; despite taking 27 more shots than the Lakers, they ultimately lost by 9 points.

Udoka believes that, considering the team's youthfulness, players' nervousness might be one factor contributing to the loss. "We missed many opportunities we should have capitalized on, and our performance fell far short of expectations," Udoka said. "Also, the team's overall condition was poor. It's uncertain if there was a moment of being stunned or overwhelmed on the court. There are many young players on the team; they are not inexperienced in tough battles. But when the entire team's performance falters in all aspects, it's inevitable to be affected by nervousness."

Even though the Lakers themselves are dealing with numerous injuries and played with a depleted lineup, the Rockets still struggled greatly in Game 1. Ultimately, the Rockets lost the series opener 97-106, and the team will strive to tie the series on Wednesday.