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Rockets Star Kevin Durant (Ankle) Ruled Out for Game 3 vs. Lakers
Kevin Durant is ruled out with a sprained left ankle after scoring 23 points in Game 2, leaving Houston down 2-0 in the series.
- On Friday, the Houston Rockets ruled out star forward Kevin Durant for Game 3 against the Los Angeles Lakers due to a left ankle sprain, per the league's injury report.
- Rockets head coach Ime Udoka explained Durant sustained the injury chasing Luke Kennard during Game 2, yet remained on the court throughout the 101-94 loss.
- Missing his second game of the series, Durant leaves the Rockets without their primary offensive engine while they attempt to overcome a 0-2 deficit.
- Playing at home at Toyota Center, the Rockets will rely on a young starting lineup featuring Amen Thompson and Alperen Sengun to carry the offensive load.
- Down 0-2 in the series, the Rockets face a critical must-win situation, while Lakers guard Austin Reaves is also ruled out due to an oblique injury.
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My Mother LodeRockets’ Kevin Durant out for Game 3 vs Lakers with a sprained left ankle
HOUSTON (AP) — Kevin Durant won’t play in Game 3 of Houston’s first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night because of a sprained left ankle.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant out for Game 3 vs Lakers with a sprained left ankle
Kevin Durant won’t play in Game 3 of Houston’s first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers Friday night because of a sprained left ankle.
·United States
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- 48% of the sources lean Left, 48% of the sources are Center
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