NBA star Kevin Durant is sidelined due to an ankle sprain suffered during Game 2, according to Shams Charania. The injury marks a significant setback for the forward, who had remained healthy throughout the entirety of the regular season before this recent string of health issues.
The ankle injury reportedly resulted in significant swelling, leading the team to hold Durant out of action despite around-the-clock treatment from the medical staff. This latest development follows a separate injury—a tendon bruise sustained during a team practice—that previously forced Durant to miss Game 1 of the series.
While Durant was able to suit up for Game 2 after the initial practice injury, the subsequent ankle sprain has now forced him back to the sidelines. The team is currently monitoring the swelling as he continues to undergo intensive treatment. No official timeline has been provided for his return to the lineup.
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