All Game 2s of the first round of the playoffs have concluded. The results are as follows:
West: Thunder 2-0 Suns, Lakers 2-0 Rockets, Nuggets 1-1 Timberwolves, Spurs 1-1 Trail Blazers;
East: Pistons 1-1 Magic, Cavaliers 2-0 Raptors, Knicks 1-1 Hawks, Celtics 1-1 Philadelphia.

Regarding the recovery and return status of several star players, there are also new developments.
Victor Wembanyama's concussion condition has not worsened. He wants to travel with the Spurs to Portland, but whether he can pass the concussion protocol and play in Game 3 as scheduled remains uncertain.

This player hit his head on the floor in Game 2, leading to his exit after playing less than 12 minutes. Without their offensive and defensive core, the Spurs lost 103-106 to the Trail Blazers.

As for Luka Doncic, he is expected not to return in the first round of the playoffs. He has been sidelined for over 20 days due to a Grade 2 left hamstring strain. Austin Reaves, who suffered a Grade 2 left oblique strain, is progressing better than Doncic and有望回归 by the end of the first round.

Given the Lakers' current dominant momentum over the Rockets, they can afford to give Doncic & Reaves more recovery time. These two players could even考虑复出 in the second round without issue.
One averaged 33.5 points, 7.7 rebounds, 8.3 assists, and 1.6 steals per game in the regular season; the other averaged 23.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and 1.1 steals.

The Lakers are undoubtedly the most surprising team. Missing their two most important offensive火力点, they are still able to thoroughly dominate the Rockets.
Especially Kennard, acquired from the Hawks at the trade deadline using Vincent + a second-round pick, has carried the banner for the Purple and Gold. In the playoffs so far this season, he averages 25 points, 5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.5 steals per game, with a shooting percentage of 65.4%, averaging 4 three-pointers per game at a 72.7%命中率.

Of course, the "longest river in history," 41-year-old LeBron James, has also performed commendably. In these two playoff games, he averaged 23.5 points, 8 rebounds, 10 assists, and 1.5 steals, with a three-point shooting percentage of 42.9%.

By the way, could the Rockets be swept 4-0 by the Lakers? (manual dog head).
