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The Rockets are optimistic about Kevin Durant's return for Game 2 against the Lakers after he missed Game 1 due to a right knee contusion. Durant showed positive signs during practice, moving well and shooting with teammates.
The absence of All-Star Kevin Durant (right knee contusion) was a huge story in Houstonâs Game 1 loss in Los Angeles.
Game 2 of the best-of-seven, first-round playoff series is slated for Tuesday night. And while the Rockets are again listing Durant as questionable to play, as he was prior to Game 1, there appears to be more hope this time around.
Via The Athleticâs Will Guillory, who attended Mondayâs team practice:
Durant appeared to be in good spirits as he put up shots with his teammates after practice, and he moved around the court fairly well as he went through drills. On Saturday, Durant was clearly limited as he tried to go through his pregame warm-up, which played a major role in his sitting out.
Although a final decision on Durantâs status wonât be made until Tuesday, there appears to be some optimism that the Rocketsâ leading scorer will be back for Game 2.
ESPNâs Shams Charania used the word optimistic in his update, as well, in reference to the teamâs perspective.
Kevin Durant is listed as questionable for Game 2, but there is optimism about his return after he participated in practice.
The Rockets lost Game 1 to the Lakers, which was significantly impacted by Durant's absence due to his knee injury.
Game 2 of the playoff series is scheduled for Tuesday night.

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Game 2 tips off at 9:30 p.m. Central time on Tuesday. It will be televised and streamed to a national audience via NBC and Peacock.
âHe went through about half of the (practice),â head coach Ime Udoka told reporters of Durantâs status. âI would say mobility probably (is most important). The pain tolerance is one thing, but actually moving and feeling comfortable doing all the movements is going to be the biggest thing.â
Durant, 37, suffered the injury when he bumped knees with a teammate during last Wednesdayâs practice in Houston. The amount of time between when the injury occurred and Saturdayâs Game 1 will have doubled by the time of Tuesdayâs Game 2, which could allow the bruising to at least somewhat subside.
Durant had some tape and a bandage on the area during Mondayâs practice, as shown on video updates.
Durant led Houston (52-30, No. 5 in Western Conference) in scoring this season, averaging 26.0 points (52.0% FG, 41.3% on 3-pointers), 5.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists in 36.4 minutes per game.
This article originally appeared on Rockets Wire: Reports: Rockets optimistic for potential Kevin Durant return in Game 2