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Durant doubtful, Rockets face elimination
1 May
Summary
- Kevin Durant is doubtful for Game 6 with a two-week minimum injury timetable.
- Houston is favored by 3.5 points at home to force a Game 7.
- No NBA team has ever overcome a 3-0 series deficit.
Houston Rockets star forward Kevin Durant has been upgraded to doubtful for Friday's critical Game 6, but his return to the court is not anticipated. Durant is dealing with an injury sustained on April 21, which carries a minimum two-week recovery timetable.
Despite the likely absence of their star, the Rockets are 3.5-point favorites at home to extend the series to a Game 7. This situation marks a significant challenge, as no NBA team has ever successfully come back from a 3-0 series deficit.
Houston's offensive efforts will rely on players such as Amen Thompson, Reed Sheppard, Alperen Sengun, and Jabari Smith Jr. The team recently secured a crucial 99-93 victory in Game 5 as underdogs, demonstrating their resilience.
Should the Rockets force a Game 7, Durant might have an outside chance to play, though the team would likely still be road underdogs. During the regular season, Durant averaged 26.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists.
