Kevin Durant returns to the playoffs, leading the Rockets into a 1st-round clash with the Lakers

Kevin Durant has returned to the NBA playoffs with the Houston Rockets, leading the team into a first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers. After missing last season due to injury, Durant's debut season in Houston includes a key role in their playoff push, with the series starting Saturday night.

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