Kevin Durant was back, but the Lakers still had answers. The series shifts back to Houston, with the Rockets facing a 2-0 deficit.

LOS ANGELES - Kevin Durant will play Game 2 of the Houston Rockets' first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers, according to a person with knowledge of Durant's status. Durant missed Game 1, a Rockets loss,

After sitting out the series opener with a knee injury, Kevin Durant returned to action for the Houston Rockets in Game 2 of their first-round playoff matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers, looking to help his team even the series.

Kevin Durant returned to the Houston Rockets’ starting lineup in Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers after missing Game 1 with a bruised right knee.

The Los Angeles Lakers gutted out a 101-94 Game 2 win over the Houston Rockets. Here are the three things that stood out.

LeBron James led the Lakers to a 101-94 victory over the Rockets, securing a 2-0 series lead in the playoffs. Despite Kevin Durant's return, the Rockets struggled offensively.

The Houston Rockets will have Kevin Durant for Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The former MVP missed Game 1 with a knee contusion, but apparently felt good enough pregame on Tuesday to take the court.

Kevin Durant returned for the Rockets, but the Lakers handled their business and are up 2-0 in the series.