Is Kevin Durant playing tonight vs the Golden State Warriors? Latest update on the Houston Rockets star’s injury report (March 5, 2026) | NBA News
Kevin Durant will play when the Houston Rockets face the Golden State Warriors on March 5, 2026, at Toyota Center. The veteran forward is not listed on the team’s injury report, so he is available for the game.His availability is important for Houston, which continues to compete for one of the top spots in the Western Conference. Both teams are dealing with multiple injuries, making Durant’s presence even more significant for the Rockets.Houston Rockets enter the game with momentum at Toyota Center Houston comes into the matchup with a 38–22 record and is favored by 8.5 points. The Rockets are coming off a 123–118 win over the Washington Wizards. Durant scored 30 points in that game while taking 15 shots. Alperen Sengun also had a double-double.Houston is currently in the middle of a home-heavy stretch. Eight of its next ten games are scheduled at Toyota Center. That schedule could help the team maintain its position near the top of the conference standings.Golden State arrives with a 31–30 record and several key players unavailable.Kevin Durant continues to lead Houston’s offenseDurant is averaging 26.3 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.5 assists this season at age 37. He remains one of Houston’s main scoring options.His partnership with Alperen Sengun has helped the Rockets’ offense. Sengun is averaging 20.5 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 6.3 assists this season.Durant recently returned after missing three games in February because of an ankle sprain. Since returning, he has resumed his normal role in the lineup.Houston Rockets injury report for March 5Houston has several players unavailable or dealing with injuries before the game.Player Status InjuryFred VanVleet Out for season Right knee ACL repairSteven Adams Out for season Left ankle surgeryJae’Sean Tate Out Right knee sprainAlperen Sengun Questionable IllnessJabari Smith Jr. Questionable Right ankle sprainAmen Thompson Questionable Right ankle sprainTristen Newton Out G LeagueSengun’s status could affect Houston’s offense because VanVleet is already out for the season.Warriors injury report before the Rockets gameGolden State also has several players on its injury report.Player Status InjuryJimmy Butler III Out for season Right ACL surgeryStephen Curry Out Right patellofemoral pain syndromeSeth Curry Out Left sciatic nerve irritationMoses Moody Out Right wrist sprainKristaps Porzingis Out IllnessWill Richard Out Right ankle sprainGary Payton II Questionable Left ankle impingementWith several players out, Golden State may rely more on Brandin Podziemski and Draymond Green. Podziemski is averaging 12.4 points and 5.1 rebounds this season.Durant faces former team in Western Conference matchupDurant previously played for the Warriors and won championships with the team. This matchup will be another game against his former franchise.Also read: Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets injury report: Who’s playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (March 5, 2026)With Stephen Curry unavailable and several other players injured, Houston could have an advantage. Durant will likely play a central role in the Rockets’ offense as the team looks to strengthen its position in the Western Conference standings. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT.
