The Rockets had Kevin Durant back for Game 2 of their first-round matchup Tuesday. But the Lakers had Marcus Smart to guard him in their 101-94 win to take a 2-0 series lead.

The Lakers and Rockets are back in action today in Los Angeles for Game 2 of their first-round NBA Playoff series. The Lakers didn’t need anything fancy in a Game 1 that made history in more than one way.

The Rockets got Kevin Durant back, but the Lakers were still able to hold on to take Game 2 and a 2-0 series lead.

The Los Angeles Lakers remain without Luka Doncic as they face the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs.

How social media reacted to Game 2 between the Rockets and Lakers.

Both the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets may be without multiple key players in Game 2 of their first-round playoff matchup on Tuesday.

Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs series between the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night once again brought out the star power. The Lakers courtside seats felt more like a Hollywood red carpet.