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Is Kevin Durant playing tonight in Game 6 vs. Lakers? Final status for Rockets star
TL;DR
Kevin Durant has been ruled out for Game 6 against the Lakers due to a left ankle sprain. The Rockets aim for a third consecutive win after winning the last two games in the series.
Key points
- Kevin Durant ruled out for Game 6
- Injury due to left ankle sprain
- Rockets won two straight games
- Series against Lakers is 3-2
- Game 6 scheduled for Friday night
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After dropping the first three games of their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Houston Rockets have bounced back and won two straight gams to make things interesting.
They'll look for a third straight win in Game 6 on Friday night.
Kevin Durant ruled out for Game 6 vs. Lakers due to left ankle sprain
Unfortunately for Houston, they'll continue to be without star forward Kevin Durant for the critical contest.
Durant has been ruled out of the game due to a left ankle sprain. It will be the fourth straight game missed by Durant due to the injury. He also missed the first game of the series against L.A. due to a knee injury.
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Q&A
Why is Kevin Durant not playing in Game 6 against the Lakers?
Kevin Durant is not playing in Game 6 due to a left ankle sprain.
What is the current status of the Rockets vs. Lakers series?
The Rockets have won two straight games after losing the first three in the series against the Lakers.
When is Game 6 of the Rockets vs. Lakers series scheduled?
Game 6 is scheduled for Friday night.