"Kevin Durant was ruled out for Game 1 on Saturday night by coach Ime Udoka, but the Rockets seem confident Durant's bruised right knee isn't a long-term problem. 'Hopefully it's a one game thing, but he tried it out in practice and it didn't feel good enough,' Udoka said."
"Durant's knee is 'very tender. ... Tough to bend in certain ways. Hit it in a very awkward spot, I suppose. Pain tolerance is one part, but (also) limited movement.'"
"'We're going try to make this season as long as possible so that we can get those guys back at some point,' Lakers coach JJ Redick said Friday. 'We don't know what that is, but that's just our job.'"
Kevin Durant is sidelined for Game 1 of the playoffs against the Lakers due to a knee injury sustained during practice. Coach Ime Udoka expressed hope that it is a short-term issue. Durant, who averaged 26.0 points per game this season, has a tender knee that limits his movement. Reed Sheppard will start in his place. The Lakers are also missing key players Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, and aim to extend their season to allow for their return.
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