Source: Fox News
Summary
Kevin Durant is expected to miss Game 4 of the Houston Rockets’ first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers due to a sprained left ankle and bone bruise. The injury occurred during the second half of Game 2, and Durant has been undergoing around-the-clock treatment but has not been cleared to play. The Rockets are hoping to keep the season alive with players like Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen Şengün.
Our Reading
The game followed a familiar script.
The Rockets are down 3-0, and Durant’s injury is the latest blow to their playoff hopes.
They’re trying to make do without their star, but it’s a tough ask.
Los Angeles is looking to close out the series on Sunday night, and it’s hard to see the Rockets pulling off a miracle comeback.
But hey, we’ve seen it before – a team down 3-0, fighting for their season, and somehow finding a way to stay alive.
This one feels recognizable early.
Original Observation: The Rockets are running out of chances to get Durant on the court, and it’s a sign of their struggles this postseason.
