Sources: Rockets’ Kevin Durant will miss Game 6 vs. Lakers
Kevin Durant will not play in Game 6 towards the Lakers due to the ankle damage that has sidelined the Rockets star for many of Houston’s first-round playoff collection, sources instructed ESPN’s Shams Charania.
It will mark the fourth consecutive recreation that Durant misses due to the bone bruise in his left ankle. The 2014 NBA MVP suffered the damage close to the top of Houston’s loss in Game 2.
Durant didn’t play within the collection opener due to bruised tendon in his proper knee however returned for Game 2, scoring 23 factors in 41 minutes earlier than injuring his left ankle late within the contest.
The Rockets have received the final two video games towards the Lakers after going through a 3-0 collection deficit. The groups will play Game 6 in Houston on Friday, with Game 7 set for Sunday in Los Angeles if vital.
Sources instructed Charania that Durant’s damage usually carries a minimal two-week timetable for returning to play. Durant suffered the damage on April 21, which was 12 days earlier than a possible Game 7 on this collection.
Durant, 37, performed 2,840 minutes throughout the regular-season — the second-most within the league. The 16-time All-Star averaged 26.0 factors, 5.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists in 78 video games this season, his first with the Rockets.
