Kevin Durant's absence from Rockets’ bench during Game 3 part of treatment plan, coach says

HOUSTON — Even after a historic collapse in the final seconds of their most important game of the season, the hot topic around the Houston Rockets this weekend has nothing to do with the players who were on the floor.Kevin Durant, who was sidelined with a sprained left ankle for the Rockets’ shocking 112-108 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of their first-round series, has been facing heavy scrutiny for not being on the bench with his teammates on Friday night. The victory gave the Lakers a commanding 3-0 lead in the series, with Game 4 scheduled for Sunday night in Houston.Advertisement