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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Out for Game 6
Kevin Durant (ankle) is listed out for Friday's Game 6 versus the Lakers.The Houston Rockets previously listed Durant as doubtful for this contest. Houston has all the momentum in this series right now, and if they extend it to seven games, Durant's return could potentially be on the table, depending on how quickly he continues to recover.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Officially doubtful for Game 6
Kevin Durant (ankle) is officially listed as doubtful for Game 6 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs Friday against the Lakers.No surprise here, as ESPN's Shams Charania reported earlier Thursday that Durant isn't expected to be available for Game 6 due to a left ankle sprain. If the Houston Rockets extend this first-round series Friday, the superstar forward should be considered questionable at best for Game 7. Reed Sheppard and Tari Eason should continue to see heavy playing time until Durant is cleared to return.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Slated to miss Game 6
Kevin Durant (ankle) isn't in line to play Friday in Game 6 of the Houston Rockets' first-round playoff series versus the Lakers, Shams Charania reported Thursday in an appearance on ESPN's "Get Up."Durant will be sidelined for the fifth time in six games of the series while he continues to contend with a left ankle sprain and bone bruise. According to Charania, the bone bruise is believed to be a "two-week minimum" injury for Durant, so the veteran forward may face an uphill battle to make it back on the court for a potential Game 7 on Sunday if the Rockets are able to extend the series with a win Friday. Durant's continued absence will raise the minutes floors for frontcourt mates Jabari Smith and Alperen Sengun, in addition to opening up extra run for Reed Sheppard and Tari Eason, who have both logged at least 29 minutes in each of the past three contests.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Ruled out for Game 5
Kevin Durant (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's Game 5 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Lakers.As expected, Durant will miss a third straight game due to a left ankle sprain and bone bruise. If the Houston Rockets are able to stave off elimination Wednesday, the star forward's next opportunity to play will be in Game 6 on Friday. With Durant out, Dorian Finney-Smith, Tari Eason and Reed Sheppard are candidates to see increased playing time.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Unlikely for Game 5
Speaking on ESPN's Get Up Show, Shams Charania reports that Kevin Durant is unlikely to play in Game 5 versus the Lakers on Wednesday.Durant continues to nurse a bone bruise in his left ankle, which is limiting his mobility. With Houston's superstar forward looking iffy at best, the team will likely need to rely heavily on Tari Eason once again.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Considered game-to-game
Head coach Ime Udoka stated postgame Sunday that Kevin Durant's status is game-to-game due to his left ankle injury, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.Durant has missed the last two games due to a left ankle sprain and bone bruise, but there is a chance he returns in the first round, according to Udoka. His next opportunity to suit up comes in Game 5 on Wednesday. This is a positive development as the Houston Rockets look to continue their comeback from what was an 0-3 series deficit before Sunday's win.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Officially ruled out for Game 4
Kevin Durant (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's Game 4 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Lakers.As expected, Durant will miss a second consecutive game due to a bone bruise in his sprained left ankle. The Houston Rockets are down 3-0 in the series, and a win would shift the series back to Los Angeles for Game 5 on Wednesday. However, given the extent of Durant's injury, he's unlikely to be available. Reed Sheppard should remain in Houston's starting five for as long as Durant is out of action.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Not expected to play Game 4
Kevin Durant (ankle) is not expected to play in Game 4 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Lakers on Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.Durant has been working on his recovery from a bone bruise in his sprained left ankle that he sustained in Game 2 on Tuesday. The injury typically carries a 2-to-3 week recovery timeline, and it looks like he will not be able to play in Sunday's elimination game. Reed Sheppard should remain in the Houston Rockets' starting lineup, assuming Durant is ruled out.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Officially questionable for Game 4
Kevin Durant (ankle) is listed as questionable for Game 4 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Lakers.Durant continues to receive treatment on his left ankle sprain. While the Houston Rockets are one game away from elimination, head coach Ime Udoka indicated that wouldn't be a factor in determining whether the multi-time All-Star would suit up for Game 4. If Durant can't get on the floor Sunday, Reed Sheppard could remain in the starting lineup.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant: Status uncertain for Game 4
Kevin Durant (ankle) received more treatment Saturday, though his status for Game 4 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Lakers is still unknown, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.Durant's status for Game 4 remains a mystery. Still, with the Houston Rockets one game away from elimination, head coach Ime Udoka indicated that wouldn't be a factor in determining whether the multi-time All-Star will be back on the floor Sunday. If Durant remains sidelined, Reed Sheppard could stay in the starting lineup.