Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets in playoffs: How to watch LeBron-Kevin Durant clash

For the fourth time ever and the first time outside the NBA Finals, LeBron James and Kevin Durant line up for a playoff duel. Might it be the last time, too? James’ Los Angeles Lakers meet Durant’s Houston Rockets for a marquee draw in the opening round.This pairing is momentous and epochal. James has four championships, four MVPs and the league’s all-time scoring record. He’s redefined basketball stardom as we know it. Durant has two rings, an MVP and four scoring titles. He is the original unicorn who typifies modern offense. They’re two of the greatest bucket-getters in postseason history — KD is fourth-best at 29.3 points per game, while the King is sixth at 28.4.Advertisement