Rockets prepared for Kevin Durant's surprise scratch but still weren't ready; will he return in time?

Kevin Durant's absence in Game 1 exposed Houston's flaws as the Lakers took control, shifting pressure onto the Rockets ahead of Game 2.
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Rockets get Kevin Durant back for Game 2 vs. Lakers

Kevin Durant is back in the Rockets' lineup after being a surprise scratch for Game 1 vs. the Lakers. Alex Slitz / Getty Images Kevin Durant is back for the Houston Rockets. The league’s fifth ...