Kevin Durant Sidelined by Ankle Injury, Misses Game

Kevin Durant will not participate in Monday’s game due to a sprained left ankle. The injury occurred when he accidentally stepped on a fan’s foot during a recent matchup.

Injury Update on Kevin Durant

Coach Ime Udoka announced Durant’s absence about 90 minutes before the scheduled game against the Indiana Pacers. Durant “tweaked” his ankle, but there is currently no timeline for his return.

A Season Highlighted by Achievements

Despite this setback, Durant was recently named an All-Star reserve for the 16th time in his illustrious career. Prior to this injury, he played nearly 38.5 minutes in a close win against the Dallas Mavericks, which ended with a score of 111-107.

Performance and Replacement

This season, Durant has consistently led the Houston Rockets, averaging 26.2 points per game. Reed Sheppard is expected to take his place in the starting lineup during his absence.

Durant’s Injury History

Up to this point in the season, Durant had not missed any games due to injuries. His only previous absence occurred in November and was due to personal reasons.