Kevin Durant Injured as Rockets Dominate Suns in Blowout Victory

The Suns' playoff hopes dwindle after a 148-109 loss to the Rockets, with Durant's ankle injury adding to their struggles.

Kevin Durant left the game in the third quarter after sustaining an ankle injury when he stepped on Jabari Smith Jr.'s foot.
The Houston Rockets secured a commanding 148-109 win, with Jalen Green leading the team with 33 points.
Dillon Brooks was ejected in the second quarter following altercations with Durant and Nick Richards, receiving two technical fouls.
The Suns are now two games behind the Dallas Mavericks for the final Western Conference play-in spot with six games left in the season.
The Rockets continued their strong form, winning 12 of their last 13 games and solidifying their second-place position in the Western Conference standings.