“I’m the offense” – Kevin Durant, Houston Rockets self destruct in loss to Lakers
The Houston Rockets had a complete second-half collapse, and all eyes are on Kevin Durant after a shocking performance. 👀
In this segment, we break down what went wrong as the Rockets struggled offensively, scoring just 35 points in the second half—a number that stands out in today’s high-scoring NBA. Even more surprising, Kevin Durant finished with only 2 points in the second half, with his only basket coming late when the game was already decided.
After the game, Durant took full accountability, saying:
“I felt like I lost us the game.”
But is it really that simple?
We dive into:
The Rockets’ offensive struggles and lack of ball movement
Why defenses are double-teaming Kevin Durant 30–40 feet from the basket
The team’s growing turnover problem
Whether Durant is being put in the wrong position as a primary ball handler
Why the Rockets continue to fall apart in the 4th quarter
There are also bigger questions surrounding coaching decisions and adjustments, especially when facing defensive pressure. With players like Luka Dončić and the Los Angeles Lakers capitalizing, the Rockets had no answers late in the game.
At this stage of the season, consistency matters—and right now, the Rockets simply don’t have it.
Is this just one bad game… or a bigger issue?
Drop your thoughts in the comments 👇
Is Kevin Durant to blame, or is this a team problem?
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14 Comments
He was right .He lost the game for them .his turnovers shooting passing decisions sucked.softbad tissue.loser
NEXT GAME WILL BE FUN TO WATCH, BUT TARI6/28 fg in 6 games!
Should’ve traded for a pg I was furious
Why is Rockets ownership never mentioned?
What is wrong with KD . He’s been a turnover machine lately
I know Tillman is not happy. He’s been patient. But I wonder when he’s gonna go Jerry Jones and start inserting himself into GM decisions
ISO ball will never win anything. Until this staff can demonstrate how to run an NBA offense, there will be much more of the same and more than likely a 1st round exit. It's laughable how we spend 13-15 seconds each possession just to get the ball to Durant or Sengun. Basketball is a team game, move the dam ball!
We don’t have Dillon or Fred to keep these young children in check. KD isn’t gonna do it
Fred is Rockets only hope to advance, oh well
WHY DONT YOU GUYS FOCUS ON THE COACHING?? IME NEEDS TO BE IN THE HOT SEAT. 0 OFFENSIVE SCHEME. ISO KD ISNT GOING TO WORK
They should run triangle offense with KD in post
The Rockets are failing KD honestly not getting a PG no consistent shooters no bench depth besides reed bad coaching lack of personnel it’s alot there’s context to everything can’t just blame KD
I’m sorry but they shouldn’t have traded for KD, I said since it happened, KD doesn’t have no handles , why is he doing iso can’t get by anyone, the whole team can’t shoot free throws, tari, Jabari, Sheppard , all inconsistent, sengun is not the same player from last year, amen can’t shoot at all not even a mid range, yea we out in first round or won’t make playoffs
Udoka almost always gets out coached