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Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant, left, passes as Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura, center, and center Jaxson Hayes defend during the second half in Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Los Angeles.

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Durant sidelined again as Rockets extend series, Udoka calls return 'a possibility'

Durant sidelined again as Rockets extend series, Udoka calls return 'a possibility'

Kevin Durant missed Houston’s win over the Lakers in Game 4 of a Western Conference first-round playoff series with an ankle injury. But afterward coach Ime Udoka said he could return now that the series has been extended. Udoka said Durant has a bone bruise on his ankle that is painful and has limited his mobility, but didn’t rule out his return this season. “Yeah, a possibility for sure,” Udoka said Sunday night.