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Kevin Durant Injury Update: Rockets Star Out for Game 6 vs. Lakers
TL;DR
Kevin Durant will miss Game 6 against the Lakers due to a bone bruise in his left ankle. This marks his fourth consecutive game out.
Key points
- Kevin Durant will miss Game 6 vs. Lakers
- Durant has a bone bruise in his left ankle
- This is Durant's fourth consecutive game out
Kevin DurantHouston RocketsLos Angeles Lakers2026 NBA Playoffs
The Los Angeles Lakers failed to close out the Houston Rockets at home in Game 5, and now they’ll be back on the road Friday night.
Fortunately for the Lakers, though, the additional game won’t mean the return of Rockets star Kevin Durant.
ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that Durant will miss his fourth straight game with a bone bruise in his left ankle.
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
When did Kevin Durant get hurt?
Durant has actually suffered a pair of injuries that have limited his impact on this playoff series.
He missed Game 1 with a knee injury, then returned for Game 2.
It was near the end of Game 2, though, where he hurt his ankle, an injury that’s cost him Games 3, 4, 5 and now 6.
When do the Rockets and Lakers play again?
Game 6 is set for 6:30 p.m. PT at the Toyota Center in Houston.
If the Rockets win Game 6, the deciding Game 7 will be played on Sunday in Los Angeles.
Q&A
Why is Kevin Durant missing Game 6 against the Lakers?
Kevin Durant is missing Game 6 due to a bone bruise in his left ankle.
How many games has Kevin Durant missed due to his injury?
Kevin Durant has missed four straight games because of his ankle injury.
What impact does Durant's absence have on the Rockets' chances against the Lakers?
Durant's absence could significantly affect the Rockets' performance and chances of winning against the Lakers.
