The Phoenix Suns will be without superstar Kevin Durant for the second straight game on Wednesday due to a sore hamstring. The Suns will face the Los Angeles Clippers tomorrow at 7 p.m. at the Imprint Center.Coach Frank Vogel said Durant hurt his leg late in the fourth quarter in Sunday’s win over the Orlando Magic. New year, same suns? Let’s hope not. Phoenix is in the midst of six games in nine nights, so they may be cautious with their prized forward. The good news is that Phoenix is on a four-game winning streak and Bradley Beal is finally back.
The bad news is that Kevin Durant’s injury appears legit after load management speculation against the Blazers on Monday night.Durant has averaged more than 40 minutes per game in his last four games, including 39 minutes in Sunday night’s win over the Orlando Magic. The 35-year-old superstar is averaging 30-6-6 on 53% this season. Coach Frank Vogel was adamant that the Suns didn’t rest Durant, saying the team “don’t rest guys.”Damion Lee (knee) is also listed on the injury report along with Durant.There is no one else listed on either team’s injury report.Expect increased minutes for Chimezie Metu, Bol Bol and Keita Bates-Diop now that Durant is unavailable again.
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