Kevin Durant faces pressure in second season with Rockets

Kevin Durant enters a pivotal second season with the Houston Rockets amid increased competition in the Western Conference. The Rockets finished fifth last season but face challenges with teams like the Thunder, Spurs, and Lakers ahead of them. Challenges include chemistry issues and a recent scandal involving Durant's use of a burner account to criticize teammates. The return of point guard Fred VanVleet is expected to help, but questions remain about team improvement. This season is viewed as possibly Durant's last opportunity for a championship with Houston.

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