The Los Angeles Lakers look to seize series control of their NBA Playoffs First Round series versus the Houston Rockets after a sharp, shot-making surge in their Game 1 win, where role players stepped up and the offense clicked at an efficient clip. Meanwhile, the Rockets will search for cleaner spa cing and smarter scoring after a sloppy, sub-40% shooting night without their superstar. The biggest storyline centers on Kevin Durant, who remains a true toss-up. He missed the opener with a right knee contusion and, despite practicing partially, is officially a game-time decision with mobility still a concern, though reports suggest there’s a real chance he returns. ...read more read less