Kevin Durant is not listed on the Phoenix Suns' injury report and is set to play in the Christmas Day matchup against the Denver Nuggets. Durant has missed 10 of the Suns' 28 games this season due to a left calf strain and left ankle injury.
However, when he’s been on the court, the two-time NBA champion has consistently reminded everyone why he’s one of the best players in the world.
Durant was in action during the Suns’ 117-90 loss to the Nuggets on Monday, where he logged 31 minutes and delivered a solid performance. The former league MVP tallied 23 points, nine rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block, shooting an efficient 8 of 15 from the field, including 2 of 3 from beyond the arc.
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On Wednesday, Durant will be determined to turn the tide and make amends for the Suns’ tough loss earlier in the week against the Nuggets.
"We're all frustrated," Durant said after the loss against Denver. "Feel like we can play way better. Feel like we've been playing in spurts, but not consistently.
"Good way to end the half, horrible way to start the (2nd) half. Those are the type of things that lose games."
Kevin Durant is averaging 27.1 points per game this season on 52.4% shooting, including 42.7% from 3-point range. He is also averaging 6.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.2 blocks per game.
How to watch Kevin Durant in action during Suns vs. Nuggets game?
The Phoenix Suns will host the Denver Nuggets on Christmas Day at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The game is scheduled to tip off on Wednesday, Dec. 25, at 10:30 p.m. EST (7:30 p.m. PT).
Fans can watch the Suns vs. Nuggets game live on ABC, with streaming options available on NBA League Pass and the Fubo TV app and website (regional restrictions may apply).
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