703own | Wizards

2720 | 3 hours ago

Can’t even get LeBron vs KD in the playoffs

ygog45 | Knicks

634 | 3 hours ago

Lebron and friends vs KD with an actual team wouldn’t have been fun to watch

PressureMiserable | Spurs

549 | 3 hours ago

The rockets also play like KD and friends sometimes

Giuseppe_exitplan | Magic

209 | 3 hours ago

flashback a season

The Suns play like KD and friends sometimes

hurtsbayar9

126 | 3 hours ago

flash back four seasons

The Nets play like KD and friends sometimes.

Im starting to wonder it might be KD problem

SplitOk186

98 | 3 hours ago

The Nets’ issue wasn’t about on-court fit though it was off the court with Kyrie it’s not like the Suns who were legitimately a mid team after the Beal trade

I see a lot of revisionist history bringing up the big 3 Nets as an example of “there’s only one ball” but they had zero problem fitting when on the court together it was Kyrie refusing to get vaccinated and play that killed them

Pretty sure KD on his burner account made some joke about “Kyrie behaving in Dallas and not Brooklyn” even he was fed up and Kyrie is his friend lmao

GuessTraining | Nets

29 | 3 hours ago

Shhh! Feelings over facts here.

LosAngeLukaGOATCIC | Cote D'Ivoire

8 | 3 hours ago

Too much nuance dawg, we don’t that here.

KD is making every team worse

Ok_Possible_5702

4 | 3 hours ago

you mean, that’s he’s got lots of friends?

Alternative_Life3240

3 | 2 hours ago

The nets were easily the best team in the league when healthy or semi healthy , too bad they got injured and Kyrie was also a dumbass .

EggsAndRice7171 | Pacers

3 | 2 hours ago

Nets looked great in the like 3 games they played together. They played like KD and friends because that team lowkey was KD and friends after the drama. Other two are a little more on him. Dude can’t pass out of a double sometimes. Who can he pass to who can shoot on the rockets you ask?? I don’t know but he’s gotta pass it.

BrotherSeamus | Thunder

36 | 3 hours ago

KD and acquaintances

octosus37 | Thunder

10 | 3 hours ago

KD and them cats

ffattt

3 | 3 hours ago

KD and regards

ygog45 | Knicks

9 | 3 hours ago

Yea but even then it was still a lopsided matchup

This atleast evens things out

goatnxtinline | Lakers

3 | 3 hours ago

By how they be acting sometimes I would consider them work friends at best

New-Professional-491 | Lakers

3 | 3 hours ago

Kd and cats he can’t win with.

I’m not kd

grxccccandice | Lakers

2 | 3 hours ago

KD and CATS AND DOGS

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2 | 3 hours ago

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Internal-Wheel4913

8 | 3 hours ago

We seen that movie before

Celtic_Legend | Celtics

5 | 2 hours ago

The rockets only have a slightly better team lol. Its sengun and kd vs lebron. Rockets are missing vanvleet and adams

j_cruise | Nets

15 | 3 hours ago

“Give Luka more time”

SchedulePhysical807 | Clippers

12 | 3 hours ago

Adam silver made the call

Alternative-Let-2398

3 | 3 hours ago

So it’s gonna be LeBron and scrubs vs Reed Sheppard and scrubs eh?

Wazflame

2 | 2 hours ago

There was that stretch when LeBron tore in groin on Christmas 2018 where they went like 5 years without playing each other, regular season or playoffs

Responsible_Shirt381 | Celtics

946 | 3 hours ago

Where tf did this come from

CtrlAltDelightfull | Minneapolis Lakers

666 | 3 hours ago

He bumped knees with a teammate in practice. Ime said his knee is “very tender and sore”

viktorfbg9 | Rockets

384 | 3 hours ago

I swear KD gets injured more from his own teammates than anyone he faces

jefe_hook

107 | 3 hours ago

Steve Kerr must have done a lot to stop Draymond from injuring KD 😭

Smok3dSalmon | Heat

30 | 3 hours ago

He forgot to stop him from mentally injuring him.

Mintastic | NBA

2 | an hour ago

Remember when Zaza took him out for a few months?

Shark1986 | Lakers

37 | 3 hours ago

He got hurt in the layup line a few years ago, so even the actual court is against him.

Puppetmaster858 | Suns

27 | 3 hours ago

That was some vintage suns basketball, right before his home debut too lmao

Shark1986 | Lakers

4 | 3 hours ago

It was the home debut. I couldn’t remember if it was before his first game with them period. And didn’t he get traded when he was hurt?

Giuseppe_exitplan | Magic

7 | 3 hours ago

oof I remember that one it looked painful af

Hunter_S_Thompsons | Suns

10 | 3 hours ago

When he played for us - the suns - I distinctly remember him slipping on a puddle. Outta nowhere. If I remember correctly it was supposed to be his debut? So, he also gets injured from the towel boys too lol.

Scraps_13

4 | 3 hours ago

Yup during the shoot around

SplitOk186

6 | 3 hours ago

He’s definitely been one of the more unlucky players in terms of injuries

Ok_Masterpiece_6293

11 | 3 hours ago

Not at all. He’s 37 and still averaging 25+ he’s been luckier than most.

Then-Response8324 | NBA

79 | 3 hours ago

so is my weiner

flabua

29 | 3 hours ago

Do you bump weiners with your teammates too?

icebucket22

7 | 3 hours ago

Is that not common? An all boys school tells a different story

schadkehnfreude | Lakers

5 | 3 hours ago

>Do you bump weiners with your teammates too?

get off my dickerson, indeed

bbycakes3 | Lakers

9 | 3 hours ago

Make sure you ice your right hand too

Laggo | TOR

58 | 3 hours ago

im sure it was just a freak collision but if you are a bench player guarding KD in scrimmage right before the playoffs you’ve gotta play charmin soft.

its like sacking your QB for real in training camp, what are you doing little bro

sewsgup

39 | 3 hours ago

and FVV tore his ACL during the Rockets team practice too

Pikminious_Thrious | Lakers

10 | 3 hours ago

Yeah but that one’s likely non contact since 300 pound guys aren’t falling all over each other like in football.

So nobody’s fault really

Daroo425 | Rockets

7 | an hour ago

Ime probably running Oklahoma drills

Pikminious_Thrious | Lakers

3 | an hour ago

CTE Simulators

Guwigo09 | Mavericks

14 | 3 hours ago

DFS the double agent

Alternative-Let-2398

6 | 3 hours ago

Wouldn’t it be some shit if it turned out it was DFS responsible for both injuries .

Rook2Rook

2 | 3 hours ago

I’m very surprised we don’t see more injuries come from practice.

I_Hate_Traffic | NBA

2 | 3 hours ago

It was an inside job!

Repulsive-Throat5068 | Lakers

37 | 3 hours ago

Load management against free series 😂

Worldly_Safety_455

6 | 3 hours ago

Call from Adam Silver

CakeAK | Suns

3 | 3 hours ago

I saw it on Reddit

WhatTheRickIsDoin | Lakers

604 | 3 hours ago

Incoming surveillance footage of a Bronny shaped masked man taking a pipe to KD’s leg

EthicalBballFan | Heat

141 | 3 hours ago

I haven’t seen LameLo today, is all I’m saying.

OmastarLovesDonuts | Mavericks

30 | 3 hours ago

His style of driving fits right in with Texas cities too

Shabozz | NBA

1 | 26 minutes ago

he was just trying to get a moving screen call on that Kia Forte, not his fault the refs ^^^^^(AkaThePolice) called it the other way smh.

--Rick--Astley--

30 | 3 hours ago

LeTanya Harding

rumblepony247

11 | 3 hours ago

Le-gilooLe

horse_renoir13 | Timberwolves

5 | 3 hours ago

“WHY”

KD tweeted

CulturalXR | Bulls

557 | 3 hours ago

No KD, Luka, or Reaves… not sure this game is gonna be too great lmao

Cress-Used

219 | 3 hours ago

More chances of this being a good game now. IF KD is on a streak, he can single handedly win his team the game.

CulturalXR | Bulls

45 | 3 hours ago

Yeah I guess so, just that the playoffs are usually fun because of the star power. We’ll see though, could be wrong

Meta4ors | Canada

55 | 3 hours ago

No you’re right most people care about the star power it’s a major part of what makes it entertaining

A playoff series missing 3 stars is very unfortunate

_Parkertron_ | San Diego Clippers

15 | 3 hours ago

Personally I just want to watch a game thats close down the stretch as a neutral fan. Its just stars being out makes that less likely if its lopsided

BrillFish55 | NBA

3 | an hour ago

100% agree. Just here for some competitive ball.

Cress-Used

2 | 3 hours ago

I agree with you, it would be boring without the HOF players. Still, the Game 1 should be somewhat exciting now.

spiralism | Nuggets

26 | 3 hours ago

10-9 final

tompengu | Thunder

4 | 3 hours ago

On a game winner, too

d4videnk0 | Lakers

12 | 3 hours ago

One spends 6 months a year waiting for the playoffs and once they come, everybody is fucked up. Shit sucks.

MazKhan | Lakers

3 | 3 hours ago

I’m excited to watch Bron regardless of who’s playing lol

roastedhambone | Thunder

3 | 3 hours ago

Cmon man, Reed Shepard vs bronny is must see tv!

icebucket22

2 | 3 hours ago

It may actually be more competitive now

Coke_ButNotTheDrug | Nuggets

3 | 3 hours ago

I’m salty they made this the prime time game because of the two geriatric stars, but now it looks even worse considering all the stars are hurt anyways

grxccccandice | Lakers

2 | 3 hours ago

Nah it leveled the playing field.

heshouldgo | Lakers

340 | 3 hours ago

Terrible but lakers have to take advantage

CIark

148 | 3 hours ago

Sad to say I think lakers are still the underdogs

JJWattsLoveGot2Do

40 | 3 hours ago

A little bit of wishful thinking and a lot of guesswork, but this feels like the reason he’s sitting. No Reeves, no Luka? No need to rush it.

Edit: to be clear, it’s Houston so we could blow this regardless. Just saying I think that may be someone’s thought that has more confidence than me in our chances here.

Rocco0427 | Cavaliers

26 | 3 hours ago

Yup, still 2.5 point dogs

SplitOk186

15 | 3 hours ago

Idk the Rockets don’t have any floor spacers now

I was one of the people heavily downplaying the Lakers’ upset chances but that was WITH Durant now the Rockets offense might be really really bad

Shark1986 | Lakers

15 | 3 hours ago

I thought tonight was the best chance for the Lakers to win a game in the series and with KD out, I think the odds of that have gotten better.

carlonia | Lakers

8 | 3 hours ago

They can get some solid looks just off athleticism alone we literally don’t have a rim protector. They could kind of struggle in the backcourt a bit but the Lakers are not really equipped to handle athleticism. They will get killed in transition mark my words.

WildWhisperArdor

5 | 3 hours ago

Yeah. Even at their worst on offense, the Rockets still play consistently good defense and rebound hard. That at least gives them a floor. The Lakers are just inconsistent without Reaves / Luka

swords_devil | Lakers

5 | 3 hours ago

KD is great but without him slowing the ball rocket can just be playing young leg and keep doing transition offense which Lakers sucks at

sorendiz | HOU

5 | 3 hours ago

i think with no KD it’s actually pretty much even

41 years old or not, i am afraid of playoff Bron

BerriesNCreme | Lakers

2 | 3 hours ago

Yea wtf we’re missing Luka and Reaves lol our two best players

DaBusDriva2 | Lakers

190 | 3 hours ago

The cripple bowl

Available_Story6774 | West

11 | 3 hours ago

Lakers have to win game 1 now.

No-Alternative2897

137 | 3 hours ago

Hospital Lakers vs Hospital Rockets

lb31 | Rockets

38 | 3 hours ago

Le’Hospital’s Rule incoming

EaterOfYourSOUL

10 | 2 hours ago

derivative of LeBron is Bronny, what’s the derivative of KD?

Remote-Ad9928

2 | an hour ago

Jabari Smith Jr. He’s much better than Bronny though.

GuyWithNoSwagger | Bulls

105 | 3 hours ago

What? Lakers actually have an opportunity here

CIark

133 | 3 hours ago

2 cripples fighting for the chance to get anally probed by OKC

Sweatytubesock

26 | 3 hours ago

“Probed” is putting it far to gently

bucaqe | Lakers

6 | 2 hours ago

Hey now, Dillon Brooks vs Dort, both teams might end up in the hospital

Repulsive-Throat5068 | Lakers

14 | 3 hours ago

Yeah we have to capitalize. Only chance we have at winning this series is pushing it to at least 6

redwoody86 | Nuggets

16 | 3 hours ago

Realistically you want to win it in 7 to allow for a miraculous Luca comeback in R2

IcyMeat7

43 | 3 hours ago

prime time for this shit

kurruchi | Minneapolis Lakers

37 | 3 hours ago

Still think it’s advantage Rockets because they have athletes and play well without KD, but idk. Lakers have lost to worse teams

nahwhatever-whynot | Rockets

20 | 3 hours ago

We are still a solid team without KD, and yall don’t have Luka or Reeves so. Hopefully it’ll at least be a good watch

VGstuffed | Lakers

2 | 3 hours ago

That’s what I’m hoping for too. I won’t surprised if it’ll be a brickfest between both teams fhough haha

gerardguey | Bulls

2 | 3 hours ago

they’ve held up well against bad teams this season. this was with luka and AR tho

Bruh360k | Knicks

2 | 3 hours ago

They have no spacing with Kd out, if jj can’t take advantage and take a scrappy game 1 then he should have a long look in the mirror

CookingLikeChef

36 | 3 hours ago

Absolutely fucking disgusting man the one time hes been healthy for most of the reg season this bs happens

Ilikesporks_ | Lakers

27 | 3 hours ago

i’m very surprised he’s missing this game. do the rockets think they have enough to beat lebron and friends without him? that way they don’t have to risk his health

IntraspaceAlien | 📖 #1

48 | 3 hours ago

They’re not making a judgement like that after the crazy minutes he played in the regular season. If he’s not playing he’s just too hurt to play.

FreddyKruegersGlove | Lakers

12 | 3 hours ago

They’re especially not making that decision just an hour and a half before the game

gerardguey | Bulls

4 | 3 hours ago

yeah i think this was his healthiest season in ages, sucks it had to be now that he’s injured but with the odds they have they’re comfortable taking this risk and possibly giving up a game.

markjay6 | Lakers

6 | 3 hours ago

I doubt it. It must be because he is too injured to play.

In fact, who knows when he will return?

Apollo611 | Lakers

26 | 3 hours ago

Hospital series

samhit_n | Lakers

23 | 3 hours ago

I hope he gets well, but this makes it an absolutely must win game for the Lakers.

pagny77 | Timberwolves

2 | an hour ago

Lakers splitting first 2 with KD injured then getting luka back game 4 completely changes the series

RCM88x | Cavaliers

16 | 3 hours ago

The year is 2026 and LeBron has still never missed a playoff game due to injury.

Basic_Commercial_806

8 | 3 hours ago

Don’t jinx pls

LinkedInParkPremium

4 | 3 hours ago

Do you realize what you have just done? 🤣

lets_talk_basketball

13 | 3 hours ago

And here I was, thinking that the KD injury was some bullshit to sway some gambling lines.

Lakers have to win this game now

pretzeldoggo | Kings

7 | 3 hours ago

Lebron might have a chance to do a carry job without KD. Rockets have no offense without him.

If Lakers can get to 2nd round, good chance Luka and AR will be available

ultraposition

6 | 3 hours ago

Clearly the NBA rigged this for the Lakers smh

Chinbie

5 | 3 hours ago

LBJ and LAL must take advantage of this one

trala7 | Trail Blazers

8 | 3 hours ago

Thanks Magic

Trae67 | Bulls

5 | 3 hours ago

The hell??

Sammy2729 | Lakers

5 | 3 hours ago

Dorian Finney Smith Sleeper agent activated

Gristle__McThornbody | Lakers

5 | 3 hours ago

ABC got fucked with the prime time game and I’m okay with it cause ABC/ESPN sucks.

served24

4 | 3 hours ago

Lakers in 5.

MLSUNS

5 | 3 hours ago

KD went the whole regular season with no injuries, just for this to happen, feel bad.

Duskuser | Lakers

4 | 3 hours ago

Randomly this goes from horribly lopsided to awkwardly kind of even

CJ4ROCKET | Rockets

4 | 3 hours ago

Can’t double team KD if KD doesn’t play … big brain move

Goldberg2Dub

3 | 3 hours ago

The betting line was funky all week. I knew something was up.

Over_Use_8474 | Lakers

3 | 3 hours ago

Interested to see how the Rockets play without KD to be honest. Wouldn’t be surprised if it’s better

Mg29reaper | Celtics

6 | 3 hours ago

Its definitely going to be worse. Hes there only good floor spacer

Over_Use_8474 | Lakers

2 | 3 hours ago

I geuss we’ll see

No-Ordinary-1083 | Nuggets

2 | 3 hours ago

Gave Nuggets vs Minny the shitty 1:³⁰⁄₁₂:30 west start time and gave this one the prime slot. NBA can’t stay out of its own way.

NotoriousDCJ4310 | Thunder

3 | 3 hours ago

This dude ruins everything lol

The-Pharcyde | Raptors

3 | 2 hours ago

This is about to be the weirdest series ever.

maxi-916

3 | 2 hours ago

I don’t understand quickly and Durant - y’all get one week off before the playoffs starts. After 1 week of rest , you get hurt ?!?

Hot_Bar4261

3 | 2 hours ago

How convenient and impeccable timing !!

Hopsalong | Nuggets

3 | 2 hours ago

Glad this is in primetime and not the best rivalry in the NBA in wolves nuggets

FERFreak731 | Jazz

2 | 3 hours ago

He was mostly healthy all season, then injured for the playoffs

Can’t make this shit up

Diorkingreturnss

2 | 3 hours ago

When did he get hurt

Licoi | Warriors

2 | 3 hours ago

Bron about to do the impossible

SplitOk186

10 | 3 hours ago

I don’t think it’s really the “impossible” anymore without Durant

Still probably edge Rockets given that Reaves is also out not just Luka but the Rockets rely on Durant a lot given how bad the rest of their team is at shooting

AntSmith777 | Lakers

2 | 3 hours ago

The injured players in this series would make a heck of a squad lol

rjaysenior | Lakers

2 | 3 hours ago

Well well well, look how the turn tables

Warm-Equivalent7148

2 | 3 hours ago

LeUpset is in the air

peanut-britle-latte | Knicks

2 | 3 hours ago

This is how we get a Luka G5 appearance.

TheMoorNextDoor | Nets

3 | 3 hours ago

Lebron finna take Game 1 oh lawd

Public_Enemy_No2 | Rockets

2 | 3 hours ago

Where’s Jalen Green when you need him?

Professional-Lie309

2 | 3 hours ago

LBJ going for 32/10/10

Lakers 105 - Rockets 122

Darth_Rayleigh

2 | 3 hours ago

KD dodging the Lebron matchup cause he doesn’t feel 100%, he’s SOFT

NostalgicRelief

2 | 2 hours ago

Nobody wants to play OKC in the next round

Dear-Lemon-2323

2 | an hour ago

Who is this teammate that bumped in to KD? Was his name Jronny Bames?

jotyma5 | Celtics

2 | an hour ago

This is so shady

john0_0 | Knicks

2 | an hour ago

Vegas made the call lol they don’t wanna sweep

Business_Number8979

1 | 3 hours ago

Jesus Christ, I thought he was good?!?! Level the playing field now I guess

WhoDey42 | Rockets

2 | 3 hours ago

Ime you were so dumb to play him so hard in the regular season

RecordReal123

7 | 3 hours ago

Didn’t he get hurt in practice

berrytree198

1 | 3 hours ago

Degens that bet on lakers ¹²⁄₂₅

redvelvet11 | Knicks

1 | 3 hours ago

Oh

CockroachForeign6419 | Lakers

1 | 3 hours ago

Most KD thing ever lol

rockstoned4

1 | 3 hours ago

The NBA needs the Lakers to win at least one game.

Opposite_Drop_6747 | Rockets

1 | 3 hours ago

Only thing I can hope for is Amen & Sengun leap, they need to be our best players next season cuz KD is old af next season

Intelligent-Web-8017

1 | 3 hours ago

i suspect rockets think that they can win this series easily and want to make a very deep playoff run. if they manage to win w/o KD today then it’s very good. they shouldnt go full force if they can win this series easily so that they can rest because OKC will be hard to beat. especially cuz KD is 37 and he will require more time to rest given his age

psychedelic93 | Mavericks

5 | 3 hours ago

Lol thats not how it works…by that logic SGA should sit down first round unless OKC goes down a game in the series….

Duskuser | Lakers

1 | 3 hours ago

Silver made the call

StandYourGroundhog | Raptors

1 | 3 hours ago

Whoa what? Hope it’s nothing major

Was looking forward to KD vs LeBron

MacroOW | United States

0 | 3 hours ago

You might think this gives the Lakers a shot, but remember they still have to lean heavily on guys like Deandre Ayton, Jake LaRavia, Rui Hachimura, and Jarred Vanderbilt to win a playoff series. None of whom have EVER been particularly reliable.

Total_Boss_3157

7 | 3 hours ago

Ayton a career playoff 16&10 guy on 63% shooting whose been to the finals and multiple playoff runs. Last playoffs Rui averaged 15 on 49/48/100 splits. He also been to the WCF and multiple playoff runs. Vando also has playoff experience

WildWhisperArdor

5 | 3 hours ago

Ayton was a key player on the Suns run to the finals. He doesn’t deserve to be on that list lol.

IsThisMe8 | Warriors

1 | 3 hours ago

KD is always getting injured by his teammates 😔

jknuts1377 | Celtics

1 | 3 hours ago

Houston’s offense is going to be interesting. Their games can get pretty ugly, especially with their lack of spacing.

boogswald | CLE

1 | 3 hours ago

fuckin hell

Holy_cow2024

1 | 3 hours ago

KD being soft again. lol

psychedelic93 | Mavericks

1 | 3 hours ago

Whats the spread now for the game????

McKnightmare24 | Lakers

1 | 3 hours ago

He shouldn’t be allowed to return until Luka does!

MazKhan | Lakers

1 | 3 hours ago

Still gonna be a tough game imo, amens gonna make life hell for kennard and sengun will probably cook ayton

Even a Bron masterclass won’t be enough if at least 2 other players don’t step up

Alexcox95 | Heat

1 | 3 hours ago

Nuggets Wolves should’ve been the night game

medspace | HOU

1 | 3 hours ago

We should still win this but holy fuck bruh where did this come from

Affectionate_Still55 | Spurs

1 | 3 hours ago

I don’t know how huge the chances for Lakers but they should take advantage this game.

rybres123 | Rockets

1 | 3 hours ago

You gotta be shitting me

AncientAnt9225

1 | 3 hours ago

The fuck… Damn this bracket was already super easy for OKC but now KD is even injured?

LeRoiDeNord

1 | 3 hours ago

First Quickley, now KD out. All the stars… all the stars…

SnooShortcuts4206

1 | 3 hours ago

Lakers have a real shot of getting swept by the thunder now

Usual-Suggestion-751 | Suns

1 | 3 hours ago

This sounds like such an unfun series

browndude10 | United States

1 | 3 hours ago

Of course. Missed one game all season and now he misses this one

VeeVevo

1 | 3 hours ago

Klutch snipers got him #fuck

brunomoore | Hornets

1 | 3 hours ago

Rockets must be confident in a win

sorendiz | HOU

1 | 3 hours ago

WHAT THE FUCK

kushdeeper | Kings

1 | 3 hours ago

Gotta steal it if you’re the Lakers

Fancy-Cauliflower440 | Rockets

1 | 3 hours ago

i summon you alperen. bring out the demigod

LinkedInParkPremium

1 | 3 hours ago

KD will be live tweeting from his burner account.

[Charania] Houston Rockets’ Kevin Durant will miss Game 1 against the Lakers tonight due to a right knee injury.