NBA Basketball 3h Briefing

Last updated: March 17, 2026, 6:30 AM ET

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Kevin Durant shouldered blame espn.com following Houston's defeat to the Lakers espn.com, admitting that the offensive stagnation rested on his shoulders after the fourth-quarter surge. The Lakers' defensive scheme espn.com focused heavily on deploying double-teams against Durant late in the contest, which ultimately proved disastrous for the Rockets' ability to close the game.