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Kevin Durant has missed the Phoenix Suns’ last three games due to a right hamstring strain. The Suns were tightlipped about his status for Sunday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies. He is not expected to play after being ruled questionable for the fourth game in a row.
Reports have surfaced that the two-time NBA Finals MVP has been limited in practice. There is a big chance that he will not be available again on Sunday.
Durant was his usual elite self in the Suns’ 112-107 win over the Orlando Magic on Dec. 31. KD played 39 minutes and had a team-high 31 points, to go with five rebounds, five assists, three steals and one block.
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Many thought that Durant’s appearance on the injury report a day later was the Suns being extremely careful with him. The popular idea was that Phoenix wanted to hold him out in the second game of a back-to-back set.
What happened to Kevin Durant?
When Kevin Durant suffered the hamstring injury wasn’t ascertained. There was no indication of such an issue in the Phoenix Suns’ win over the Orlando Magic on Dec. 30. Durant looked as healthy as he has been all season.
It wasn’t until the Suns’ game against the Portland Trail Blazers that the injury came up. The former MVP is still dealing with the injury.
When will Kevin Durant return?
If Kevin Durant remains sidelined on Sunday, his next opportunity to play will be on Monday against the LA Clippers, which is the second game of a back-to-back.
Suns coach Frank Vogel told the media that Durant’s injury is not long-term. The “Slim Reaper,” according to him, is considered day-to-day, meaning he will get the chance to suit up the moment the training staff gives him the clearance to play.
Kevin Durant's stats vs the Memphis Grizzlies
Kevin Durant has faced the Memphis Grizzlies 43 times in his career. He is averaging 27.3 points, 7.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists. Phoenix is unbeaten in two games against the Grizzlies this season largely due to his performances.
In his last game against the Grizzlies, he had 27 points, five assists, two rebounds, one block and one steal.
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