Houston Rockets rule out Kevin Durant for Game 5 against Lakers

12 articles · Updated · ESPN · Apr 29

Durant, sidelined by a left ankle sprain, will miss Wednesday’s must-win game in Los Angeles as Houston trails 3-1 in the series.
The 37-year-old forward, who scored 23 points in Game 2 before the injury, also missed Games 1, 3, and 4 this postseason.
Despite Durant’s absence, the Rockets won Game 4 to avoid elimination; he joined Houston this season after a trade from Phoenix.

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