Rockets' Playoff Hopes Take a Hit as Kevin Durant Suffers Setback The Houston Rockets are facing a daunting task in their first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers, and it just got a lot tougher. Leading scorer Kevin Durant has been ruled out for Game 6, dealing a significant blow to the team's chances of advancing in the series. Durant's absence comes due to a left ankle sprain and bone bruise, a frustrating setback for the star forward who has been instrumental in the Rockets' playoff push. As the series shifts back to Houston, the Rockets will need to find a way to compensate for Durant's loss and overcome the Lakers' formidable defense if they hope to stay alive in the series.
The Rockets will once again be without their leading scorer Kevin Durant in a playoff game against the Lakers. Durant has been ruled out for Friday’s Game 6 of the best-of-seven first round series in Houston because of a left ankle sprain/bone bruise, ESPN first reported on Thursday morning. Kevin Durant will miss Game 6...
