Rockets Get Troubling Kevin Durant Injury Update
The Houston Rockets are facing uncertainty regarding Kevin Durant's injury status as they prepare for Game 5 against the Lakers. Durant has missed three of the first four games of the playoff series due to a knee injury and a subsequent ankle sprain. Despite his absence, the Rockets managed to secure a victory in Game 4 with strong performances from other players.
- ▪Kevin Durant has missed three of the first four games in the playoff series due to injury.
- ▪He suffered a bone bruise on his knee and later a sprained left ankle.
- ▪The Rockets won Game 4 with a score of 115-96, despite Durant's absence.
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By Matt AudiletContributing Sports WriterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The Houston Rockets are heading back to Los Angeles in an attempt to hold off the Lakers in another close-out game on Wednesday night.The Rockets notched their first victory of the first-round NBA playoff series on Sunday night, posting a dominant 115-96 final score in Houston and avoiding the sweep.Houston accomplished this Game 4 win without its veteran leader: Kevin Durant.Read More on NBAAzzi Fudd Roasts Stephen Curry For Never Attending Her Games2 min readLakers Predicted to Pick Explosive Guard After NBA Draft Combine3 min readJosh Hart Calls Knicks’ Sweep of 76ers ‘Torture’ For a…
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