It's almost feels like a requirement to see Kevin Durant's name in the NBA Playoffs every season.
Since joining the league in 2007, after spending just one season with the Texas Longhorns, he has become one of the greatest players of all time, and that has included two NBA Championships.
This season, he's back in the Playoffs once again, but it's with his new team: the Houston Rockets, and he isn't the only Longhorn Legend set to make a postseason appearance.
Former Texas Longhorns in the 2026 NBA Playoffs
- Jarrett Allen, Cleveland Cavaliers
- Kevin Durant, Houston Rockets
- Jaxson Hayes, Los Angeles Lakers
Durant and the Rockets will face Jaxson Hayes and the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round, which is best of seven, starting the series at the crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA.
Meanwhile, Jarrett Allen and the Cleveland Cavaliers will face the Toronto Raptors, starting the series at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, OH.
How to watch Rockets vs. Lakers in NBA Playoffs
- Date & Time: Saturday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m. CT
- Location: cypto.com Arena in Los Angeles
- TV/Streaming: ABC, fuboTV
How to watch Raptors vs. Cavaliers in NBA Playoffs
- Date & Time: Saturday, April 18, at noon CT
- Location: Rocket Arena in Cleveland
- TV/Streaming: Prime Video
This season, Durant averaged a team-leading 26.0 points per game, alongside 5.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game. Houston finished the regular season with a 52-30 overall record.
Hayes averaged 7.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game as the Lakers earned their 53-29 overall record. Allen averaged 15.4 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists as the Cavs' starting center, helping to lead Cleveland to a 52-30 record.
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