Rockets' Kevin Durant ruled out for Monday's game vs. Pacers

Superstar forward will miss matchup in Indy due to left ankle sprain

Feb. 1, 2026 at 4:55pm

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Rockets forward Kevin Durant, the sixth all-time leading scorer in NBA history, will miss Monday's game against the Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse with a left ankle sprain according to the league's official injury report.

Why it matters

Durant's absence is a significant blow to the Rockets, as he leads the team and ranks 11th in the NBA in scoring this season. The Pacers will have an opportunity to take advantage of the Rockets' depleted roster with several key players out.

The details

In addition to Durant, the Rockets will also be without point guard Fred Van Vleet and center Steven Adams, both of whom are out for the season due to surgery. The Pacers are only missing All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton and forward Obi Toppin, who is rehabbing a stress fracture in his right foot.

  • The game is scheduled for Monday, February 1, 2026 at 7 p.m.

The players

Kevin Durant

A 15-time All-Star, 11-time All-NBA pick, one-time MVP and two-time NBA Finals MVP who leads the Rockets and ranks 11th in the NBA in scoring this season.

Tyrese Haliburton

The Pacers' All-Star point guard who is out for the year with an Achilles tendon tear.

Obi Toppin

The Pacers' forward who has been out since October with a stress fracture in his right foot, but is ahead of schedule in his rehab.

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What they’re saying

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The takeaway

The Rockets will be significantly shorthanded without their superstar Kevin Durant, as well as key players Fred Van Vleet and Steven Adams. This presents an opportunity for the Pacers to capitalize on the Rockets' injuries and potentially pick up a win at home.