The Rockets have officially ruled out star forward Kevin Durant for Wednesday night’s Game 5 against the Lakers due to a left ankle sprain.
Houston enters the matchup facing elimination once again, adding to the significance of Durant’s absence in a must-win postseason game. The team will have to continue its series without one of its leading players available.
Durant’s status was confirmed ahead of Game 5, leaving the Rockets to adjust their rotation as they try to extend the series against Los Angeles.