Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant left Sunday’s game against the Houston Rockets early after he appeared to severely twist his left ankle.
Durant drove to the basket and drew a foul against Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. about five minutes into the second half at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Ariz. KD accidentally stepped on Smith’s left foot as he made his move into the paint.
The 15-time All-Star badly rolled his ankle on the play. He was unable to take the free throws and was instead taken directly to the locker room.
Kevin Durant twists his ankle during a Rockets-Suns game
Kevin Durant rolls his ankle on this play — Hope he is OK. 🙏
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Durant left the contest with 11 points and 7 rebounds. He also had a technical foul called on him earlier in the game due to an altercation with Rockets swingman Dillon Brooks.