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Kevin Durant's Ankle Injury Complicates Suns' Playoff Push

The Phoenix Suns star will undergo an MRI and miss the upcoming road trip as the team fights to stay in postseason contention.

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Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns reacts against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first quarter at Target Center on March 28, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Overview

  • Kevin Durant suffered a left ankle sprain during the Suns' 148-109 loss to the Houston Rockets on Sunday night after stepping on Jabari Smith Jr.'s foot in the third quarter.
  • Durant will remain in Phoenix to undergo an MRI on Monday, while the Suns begin a three-game road trip starting against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday.
  • The Suns are now in 11th place in the Western Conference, 1.5 games behind the Sacramento Kings for the final play-in spot, with seven games remaining in the regular season.
  • The Rockets' commanding victory, led by Jalen Green's 33 points, solidifies their second-place position in the Western Conference with their 12th win in 13 games.
  • Tensions flared during the game as Dillon Brooks was ejected for altercations with Durant and Nick Richards, and security intervened after Durant's interaction with a courtside fan.