Rockets coach Udoka explains Kevin Durant's Game 3 bench absence due to ankle treatment
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Updated · The New York Times · Apr 25
Rockets coach Udoka explains Kevin Durant's Game 3 bench absence due to ankle treatment
9 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Apr 25
Durant missed the bench during Houston's 112-108 overtime loss to the Lakers in Game 3, as he underwent underwater treadmill and other ankle treatments at Toyota Center.
Udoka stated Durant’s status for Game 4 remains uncertain, with a decision pending after Sunday morning workouts. The Rockets now trail the Lakers 3-0 in the first-round playoff series.
Despite the late-game collapse, Udoka praised his team's overall performance and remains optimistic for Game 4, though no NBA team has ever overcome a 3-0 series deficit.
What does Houston's historic Game 3 collapse reveal about the team's chemistry and mental fortitude under pressure?
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At age 37, does this latest injury signal the end of Kevin Durant’s championship window with the Rockets?
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Does an early playoff exit threaten the success of the Toyota Center's massive $180 million renovation project?
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