Kevin Durant will be back on the court for Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers after being cleared to play following a knee tendon bruise that kept him out of the series opener, ESPN reported Tuesday.
Durant's absence in Game 1 was a significant blow to Houston's chances against Los Angeles. The veteran forward remains the Rockets' most dangerous offensive weapon, and his return reshapes the playoff matchup considerably heading into the next game.
No further details on the severity of the original injury were disclosed, but the team confirmed he passed the necessary evaluations to return to play.
