Is Kevin Durant playing tonight in Game 6 vs. Lakers? Final status for Rockets star

After dropping the first three games of their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Houston Rockets have bounced back and won two straight gams to make things interesting. 

They'll look for a third straight win in Game 6 on Friday night. 

Kevin Durant ruled out for Game 6 vs. Lakers due to left ankle sprain

Unfortunately for Houston, they'll continue to be without star forward Kevin Durant for the critical contest. 

Durant has been ruled out of the game due to a left ankle sprain. It will be the fourth straight game missed by Durant due to the injury. He also missed the first game of the series against L.A. due to a knee injury. 

This story will be updated. 

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