Phoenix Suns fans are holding their breath after Kevin Durant’s abrupt exit on Tuesday night left everyone wondering about his injury status.
Durant Drama: The Injury Report
The Suns were riding high with back-to-back wins in the NBA Cup, going head-to-head with the Thunder in West Group B. They snagged an 11-point victory over the Spurs, who have been on a hot streak lately. Devin Booker was on fire, dropping 29 points and hitting the 15,000 career points milestone. Only 61 players in NBA history have done that, and since 2015, only Curry and Giannis have matched that feat with one team. Talk about elite company!
Tuesday also marked Bradley Beal’s return to complete the ‘Big 3’, a trio that’s rarely been healthy together this season. But just when things seemed to be clicking, Durant’s sprained ankle stole the spotlight. The 14-time All-Star had to leave the game just before halftime, though he still managed to score before Royce OโNeale took over with a few minutes left.
Kevin Durant rolled his ankle on this play and has not returned to the game yet. Something to monitor.
โ Michael Fiddle (@FiddlesPicks)
Coach Bud’s Take
โI think he stepped on somebodyโs foot in transition, and I think at halftime it stiffened up,โ said Suns coach Mike Budenholzer. โWe will have to evaluate him again in the morning, see how he feels coming out of it, see how he does overnight. I donโt really know a whole lot more than the report at halftime.โ
Replays showed KD storming down the court, only to land awkwardly on Julian Champagnie’s foot while attempting a shot. Ouch!
In my opinion, the Suns’ Big 3 have had more bad luck than a team of rookies trying to guard LeBron. Can they catch a break?
The Suns’ Rollercoaster Season
This latest setback is a tough pill to swallow for a squad that’s been plagued by injuries all season. Durant had just returned from a seven-game absence, during which the Suns struggled with a 1-6 record. Now, with KD sidelined again, fans are left wondering: can the Suns keep their momentum going, or will they stumble without their star forward?
So, what’s next for the Suns? Will they rise above these challenges, or will injuries continue to derail their season? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sureโSuns fans are in for a wild ride.
