Kevin Durant’s night ended early. He twisted his left ankle in the third quarter. The 35-year-old star left the game.
The Suns were already down big. They lost 109-148 to the Rockets.
What’s next for Durant?
Suns coach Mike Budenholzer said Durant will get an MRI on his ankle Monday. He won’t travel with the team to Milwaukee for their next game. The Suns have a tough week ahead – games in Boston and New York are coming up.
- Durant’s injury is a big deal for the Suns.
- The team is already struggling to stay in the playoff hunt.
The Rockets dominated from the start. They led 24-32 after the first quarter. By halftime, it was 49-78.
Jalen Green led the Rockets with 33 points. Alperen Şengün added 16 points and rebounds.
The Rockets moved up to 2nd in the Western Conference. They’re now 49-26.
The Suns, on the other hand, are falling behind. They’re 11th in the West, behind the 10th-place Kings.
