Houston Rockets injury report: Massive update on Kevin Durant's comeback ahead of game vs Jazz

Kevin Durant is set to return for the Rockets against the Jazz after two missed games, while Steven Adams and several others remain injury concerns.

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Durant cleared to play; Adams questionable and VanVleet still out long-term.

Houston enters the matchup 12-4, sitting third in the West with back-to-back wins.

The Houston Rockets got a big update on Kevin Durant ahead of their regular-season clash against the Utah Jazz on Sunday. 

Latest update on Kevin Durant

Durant missed two back-to-back games because of a personal matter, but now he is approved to make his return against the Jazz. The two-time NBA FInals MVP is not placed on the Rockets' injury report ahead of Sunday's game.

The Rockets faced no issues without their star player and claimed two back-to-back wins. Houston played against the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors, both teams for which Kevin Durant suited up in the past.

Latest update on Steven Adams

Steven Adams is placed as "questionable" with a right ankle injury. The 6-foot-11, muscular big man missed the last game because of the same problem. He played off the bench when he last played during the team's 114-92 win against the Suns on Monday.

Latest update on Fred VanVleet

The Rockets will continue to miss the services of Fred VanVleet, who is on the sidelines for multiple months because of an ACL injury. dorian Finney-Smith is recovering from an ankle surgery, with no exact return timeline. Tari Eason is out for multiple weeks with a strained oblique.

The Houston Rockets sits in the third place in the Western Conference Standings with a 12-4 record. The team is riding on a two-game winning streak.

When and where to watch Houston Rockets vs Utah Jazz?

The Houston Rockets vs Utah Jazz game will take place Sunday at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The game will start at 3 pm EST (noon PT).

The Rockets vs Jazz game will air on Space City Home Network (local) and KJZZ (local). Live streaming services will be available on the NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app and website.

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