Rockets Kevin Durant’s health status revealed for Game 6 vs. Lakers
Kevin Durant has been ruled out for Game 6 of the Rockets' playoff series against the Lakers due to a left ankle sprain and bone bruise. He has missed five of the six playoff games, having also sat out Game 1 with a right knee contusion. The Rockets have gone 2-2 in the games Durant has missed, including wins in Games 4 and 5.
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NBA breaking Rockets Kevin Durant’s game status revealed for Game 6 vs. Lakers By Khobi Price Published April 30, 2026, 11:53 a.m. ET 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 while recovering from a left ankle injury. AP He suffered the ankle injury during the Lakers’ Game 2 win on April 21 in Los Angeles, missing Games 3-5 because of the ailment. Durant also missed Game 1 of the best-of-seven series because of a right knee contusion.
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