Kevin Durant Injury Update: Questionable for Game 3 vs. Lakers
Will Kevin Durant play tonight? Get the latest injury report as the Houston Rockets face the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3. Plus, updates on Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
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The Los Angeles Lakers are on the verge of a commanding lead heading into Game 3 of their first-round series, but the Houston Rockets may have to fight for survival without their top star. Kevin Durant is officially listed as questionable for Friday’s matchup after suffering a left ankle sprain late in Game 2, according to the team’s latest injury report . Apr 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) looks on from the court in the second half of game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.
com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images That could be a crushing blow for the Rockets, who were heavily favored against the Lakers in this series but have since lost the first two games. Now, action travels to Houston, and if the Lakers manage to win Game 3, they’re almost assured to win the series , despite the devastating injuries they’ve suffered .
As detailed by Mike Gavin of NBC Sports , no NBA team has ever overcome a 3-0 series deficit and come back to win in seven games. What injuries have the Los Angeles Lakers suffered? Near the end of the regular season, the Lakers’ top two scorers, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, were hurt.