APTOPIX Lakers Rockets Basketball

LeBron James and Kevin Durant have faced each other in the playoffs three times, and the superstar with the superior supporting cast won a championship every time. That's why Durant and his Houston Rockets are favored over James' Los Angeles Lakers when they meet for the fourth time this month. Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are sidelined indefinitely with injuries, leaving James to lead another team against a superior opponent. Durant is hoping his first postseason with the Rockets will be memorable. Game 1 is Saturday night in Los Angeles.