Kevin Durant ankle injured

Kevin Durant, star player for the Brooklyn Nets, missed his home debut against the Phoenix Suns.

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Durant suffered an ankle injury during warmups before the game. Durant slipped on the court and immediately left for the locker room.

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He was evaluated by medical staff and ultimately ruled out for the game. Durant had missed the previous two games due to COVID-19 protocols.

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The Nets were hoping to have Durant back in the lineup for the game against the Suns. Durant is one of the top players in the NBA, known for his scoring ability and versatility on the court.

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Despite Durant's absence, the Nets put up a strong fight against the Suns, with Irving scoring 34 points in the game. The Nets ultimately lost to the Suns by a score of 128-119.

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