The NBA is ready to get into the postseason, and in a video circulating on social media, Kevin Durant was seen dancing in the last game. The caption of the video claimed that Durant was happy about the matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round.
LeBron James and Co. will play the Houston Rockets in Round 1, and fans have begun speculating on the outcome. A user posted Durant’s dancing video on X and wrote:
“Kevin Durant when he realized the Rockets was playing Lakers round 1”
However, the caption of the video was not true, as the original video was of the Rockets forward celebrating after a fan won $10k by draining a half-court bucket during halftime. The user also shared the original context in the comments and wrote:
“so this fan won $10K tonight, and KD was LOVING IT”
Several analysts and fans have already written off the Lakers’ chances of coming out victorious in the Western Conference. However, the Rockets lost the season series against the Lakers, 2-1. Whatever the outcome of the series might be, the battle of the two legends will be a highly anticipated matchup.
Can the Lakers overcome Kevin Durant and Rockets in Round 1?
The Lakers have played the last few games of the regular season without Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic. Even though the Slovenian’s return to the postseason is not confirmed, LeBron James and the rest of the team have looked comfortable. King James has led them to victory in three of the last four games. He dished more than 10 assists in three games.
Durant is 9-5 in the playoffs against James. That edge might give confidence to the Rockets forward. Moreover, the Lakers’ defense is average at best, and Alperen Sengun and Durant can exploit that. Moreover, Amen Thompson’s hustle plays and defense might create the difference between winning and losing.
If Doncic doesn’t return in time, the task will get even more difficult for the team. However, in case anything goes wrong, fans might see the superstar guard come back to the roster. Currently, he is in Slovenia with his family, recovering from a left hamstring sprain.
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