But on a fast-break outlet pass from Westbrook to Durant, KD went up for the finger roll but took a knee to the hamstring while being fouled.
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Through eight games this season, Durant is averaging 28.1 points (fourth in NBA), 7.3 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game for the 5-3 Thunder.
The game was Durant’s only trip this season to his hometown area to play the Wizards. I don’t want to lose my newly acquired internship, but let’s just say that the texts reeked of the anger and sorrow that comes from being a life-long ‘Skins fan. The Thunder stated they would MRI the injury the next day and decide on a course of action from there. If he is out for an extended period of time, it won’t be anything new to the Thunder. After 10 days, Durant will be re-evaluated and his status will be updated. But he broke a bone in his right foot last preseason, had three procedures on it and played in only 27 games as the Thunder missed the playoffs. After missing just 16 total games in his first seven seasons combined, he missed 55 games after having surgery, and will tally on a few after this announcement. There are three degrees of hamstring injuries, with Durant’s likely falling into the first degree, according to Dennis Thompson, ATC – managing partner of Excel Physical Therapy in Ardmore and a certified athletic trainer for 30 years. The Thunder said Durant’s condition would be reassessed next week. “The player, he doesn’t have any say in this one because of course you feel good, but we have to be careful”.
If you’re looking for a little relief, it might be in the Thunder’s upcoming schedule as their next three opponents, the Boston Celtics, Memphis Grizzlies and Philadelphia 76ers all have a losing record. Given the large gap in ability between these two and their replacements, fans could be forgiven for not giving the Wizards much of a chance at that point. Washington also possesses a talented roster that is headlined by one of the league’s best backcourts in John Wall and Bradley Beal.
“I’ll just get treatment and see how it goes”, he added.
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“With Kevin not coming out of the locker room in the second half, I thought our guys came out with great focus and we got stops defensively which enabled us to get out on the break”, Donovan said.
