The Rockets had Kevin Durant back for Game 2, but the Lakers had Marcus Smart guard him in their 101-94 win to take a 2-0 series lead.

With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined, LeBron James ignited the Lakers' offense with "a little bit of everything," posting 19 points, 13 assists, 8 rebounds and 2 steals in a Game 1 upset of the Rockets.

The Houston Rockets will be without star Kevin Durant for Game 1 of their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers because of a right knee injury sustained at practice this week.

The Lakers lost two of their three stars. Now they face Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets -- as a home underdog.