Rockets rule out Kevin Durant in big Game 5 injury decision vs. Lakers
The Rockets led by Coach Ime Udoka and Alperen Sengun will not have Kevin Durant in Game 5 of their NBA Playoffs series against the Lakers.
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Being down 3-1 in the NBA Playoffs usually means emptying out every weapon in a team's arsenal. The Houston Rockets will not be risking the health of Kevin Durant for the luxury of that decision. Coach Ime Udoka and Alperen Sengun will have to lead their squad in Game 5 against the Los Angeles Lakers without the veteran superstar.
Rockets rule Durant out for Game 5 vs. Lakers Kevin Durant has officially been ruled out in for Game 5 between the Rockets and Lakers, per Adam Wexler of Sports Talk 790. The Rockets superstar has been suffering a left ankle sprain.
Coach Ime Udoka has also decided to not play his veteran superstar against the Lakers in the past two games. So, the Rockets will have to rely on Alperen Sengun to generate more offense just again. Notably, Durant has only played a single game in the NBA Playoffs so far.