The Los Angeles Lakers also take Game 2, beating the Rockets 101-94, but the mood in L.A. is anything but relaxed. Despite a key win and a 2-0 series lead, JJ Redick and LeBron James made it clear: no room for complacency, especially after a tough night for Kevin Durant.
The former GSW star had an unusual game, finishing with 23 points but also a telling stat: 9 turnovers a personal playoff career-high, and just four shot attempts in the second half.
Numbers that only partially describe his night, because his ability to impact the game remains unquestioned.
Redick: “Durant Can Flip a Series at Any Moment”
The Lakers’ head coach dismissed any talk of the series being over or of a psychological edge over Durant. His message was direct:
LeBron James Shuts Down Any Excitement: “No Satisfaction”
Even more direct was LeBron Jameswho quickly dismissed any idea of a psychological advantage after Durant’s quiet second half.
LeBron also reinforced a key message for the Lakers locker room: the job is far from finished. The series remains open and dangerous, especially with a talent like Durant ready to respond.
LeBron and the Reverse Dunk
Among the lighter moments of the night was a highlight involving LeBron himself. Asked about his reverse dunk the four-time NBA champion responded with his usual mix of humor and disbelief:
Heading to Game 3 in Houston
The series now shifts to Houston for Games 3 and 4 scheduled for April 24 and 26. The Lakers lead 2-0, but internally, there’s no sense of a decisive edge.
The mindset is clear: at least one road win is still needed to truly take control of the series, without leaving room for a potential comeback led by a Kevin Durant ready to change the course of the matchup.
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