The Lakers' opportunity has arrived! Luka Doncic has resumed training! Kevin Durant might not be able to play again!

Today, the Lakers continued their routine preparation training as usual, preparing for tomorrow's Game 2 of the series against the Houston Rockets at home. The hero of the first game was Kennard, who made 5 out of 5 three-pointers, scoring the game-high 27 points. Head coach Redick today discussed how to let Kennard play freely and boldly execute the offensive responsibilities assigned to him by the team.

He said: "One message we conveyed in our communication is: 'In a series, averaging 6-7 three-point attempts with a 38% shooting rate is far more valuable than averaging 3 attempts with a 45% rate.'"

The implication is: Kennard, just shoot confidently, don't worry about whether it goes in, just increase your shot volume.

Doncic returned to training today, wearing training gear and basketball shoes. This is a positive sign. If the Lakers-Rockets series is long enough, reaching 6 games or more, we have a strong hope of welcoming his return alongside Reaves. Of course, if the Lakers can smoothly advance by defeating the Rockets before Game 6, that would be ideal.

Redick today commented on Doncic's return to the training facility:"Everything is very good. He indeed grabbed rebounds and passed in some shooting drills. Over the past three days, we've had two days with the whole team practicing together, which feels great."

In Game 1 of the series two days ago, the Lakers' team free-throw shooting was only 17 out of 26. Today, they practiced extra free throws, determined not to let Game 2's free-throw performance be so poor again.

The Rockets released their injury report, Durant is questionable for tomorrow's game.Noted reporter Marc Stein reported today that Rockets head coach Udoka stated in an interview that Durant's availability remains uncertain. Right knee contusion, a decision on his participation will be made before tomorrow's game.

Noted reporter Shams stated on a program: "Durant's availability for Game 2 is still uncertain. From what I understand, he has a deep contusion on his right patellar tendon. The Rockets are optimistic that Durant could return as early as Game 2, but the specific situation remains to be seen."

During today's training, Durant wore a brace on his knee. A Rockets reporter said: "KD looks good, no obvious limping or discomfort, and he's smiling a lot."

Regardless, the Lakers must prepare as if Durant will play tomorrow, ready with two sets of plans.

Hachimura today commented on Durant's absence in Game 1, saying: "I actually didn't know this news before the game started, so my mindset was the same. I don't know about others, but it seems nothing changed. We know we must beat them, the goal is the same. Same thing, nothing changed, we didn't alter any game plan."

Durant has a precedent to consider, reflecting carefully on his experience with the Warriors back then. He must return only when 100% healthy. If he rushed back tomorrow and got injured again, it would be a loss outweighing the gain.

ESPN predicted the win probabilities for both sides in Lakers-Rockets Game 2, with the Lakers at 51%. It can be said, another evenly matched game, expected to be decided within the last 5 minutes of the fourth quarter.

In Game 1, the Lakers shot 40 out of 66, a high 60.6% shooting rate, setting the team's highest playoff single-game shooting percentage since 1990!

However, the Lakers cannot shoot this accurately every game, and the Rockets cannot have such low interior shooting every game. The direction of this series will remain unpredictable.

After Game 1, James said this: "I don't want to reveal the game plan corresponding to what I saw on the court, this is a long series."

A long series, hopefully not too long.