Kevin Durant is questionable for the Golden State Warriors’ playoff game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, and one report says he is unlikely to play.
The San Jose Mercury News’ Anthony Slater says that although no official decision has been made yet, all signs point to Durant missing the game.
Slater says Durant was nowhere in sight during the team’s morning practice Wednesday and was not made available to the media.
No Kevin Durant when shootaround opens. Blinds to back are down. Sounds like he won't talk. Seems more and more unlikely for Game 2. pic.twitter.com/g2yQP1lIQk
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) April 19, 2017
USA Today’s Sam Amick reports that Durant is doubtful.
With nine hours until tipoff between Warriors-Blazers, I'm told Kevin Durant's 'questionable' status (calf) is probably closer to doubtful.
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) April 19, 2017
The Warriors took Game 1 of the series 121-109, with Durant scoring 32 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. He strained his calf in the game, which has him questionable for Game 2.
The Warriors likely feel they have a good enough chance to win Game 2 without Durant so it makes sense to let him rest so he could have five straight days off before Saturday’s Game 3.
