Per a Friday evening update from ESPN’s Shams Charania, Rockets’ superstar forward Kevin Durant has officially been ruled out for Game 3.

String of bad luck for Durant -- tendon bruise suffered in practice that sidelined him for Game 1, now an ankle sprain suffered in Game 2 holding him out following swelling and around-clock treatment -- after being healthy all season. https://t.co/j6vjAuWgoC

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 24, 2026

Durant missed the opener against the Lakers with a knee contusion picked up in practice over the last week, but was then able to make his way back for Game 2. He was able to add 23 points on 7-for-12 shooting, though he has just four assists to nine turnovers, and seemingly picked up an ankle injury as well.

Durant being out is a huge blow to the Rockets overall.…