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. Their offense has been middling at best and paltry at worst even with Durant, and now they’ll be missing his 26.0 points on 52% shooting.…