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NBA Post-Game Analysis
Kevin Durant claimed responsibility espn.com for the Rockets' loss to the Lakers on Monday, admitting the fourth-quarter double-teams espn.com against him were effective. The Lakers defense successfully stifled Houston's primary option late in the game, leading Durant to state, "I'm the offense," suggesting the team's reliance on him proved fatal under pressure.