Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun, top, and Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart go after a rebound during the first half in Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart reacts after being called for a foul during the first half in Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series against the Houston Rockets, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James grimaces as he holds his finger during the first half in Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series against the Houston Rockets, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant, left, drives by Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura during the first half in Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, passes the ball while under pressure from Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant during the first half in Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 21: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets walks down court against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of Game Two of the NBA Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Philadelphia 76ers guard Vj Edgecombe is congratulated by fans after defeating the Boston Celtics following Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Bones Hyland (8) celebrates on the bench against the Denver Nuggets during the second half in Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series Monday, April 20, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)