Houston’s latest injury report, updated as of 5 p.m. ET, lists Steven Adams and Fred VanVleet as out for the game, with Kevin Durant listed as questionable. The report also notes that Adams and VanVleet are already out for the season.
Durant’s status looms large given his regular-season output, which included averages of 26.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game while shooting 52.0% from the field and 41.3% from three in 78 appearances.
On the Los Angeles side, the Lakers have reportedly ruled out Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for Saturday’s matchup, according to the same injury timeline.
Overall, the injury picture for Game 1 shapes the matchup significantly, with key contributors sidelined or questionable as the two teams prepare to open the series.
