Houston Rockets could threaten New York Knicks if in NBA Finals

The Houston Rockets were eliminated early in the playoffs but could pose a serious threat to the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals, given a healthy Kevin Durant. Durant suffered a sprained ankle on April 21 but would be expected to recover by early June. The Rockets lost 4-2 to the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round, highlighting their roster depth issues. Houston managed to split their regular season series against the Knicks, with Durant performing strongly in both matchups. The Rockets excelled in rebounding and showcased defensive versatility against Knicks star Jalen Brunson, holding him below his season averages in both games.

• 4:45 AMYahoo Sports — Could the Houston Rockets beat the New York Knicks if they had made it to the Finals?