Kevin Durant's Final Status for Suns vs. Nuggets Game 4
Having battled injuries throughout the regular season, Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant has remained durable throughout the postseason. Leading the NBA in minutes per game this postseason at 42.9 per contest, Durant has been on the floor a lot through the first two rounds, and will once again be available for Game 4 vs. the Denver Nuggets.
The Suns have released their injury report for this crucial matchup, and Chris Paul remains the only name listed. The veteran point guard remains out with a groin injury; however, the Suns will still have their dominant two-man combination of Kevin Durant and Devin Booker available.
Booker and Durant are first and second in minutes per game this postseason, with Booker coming into Game 4 just 0.1 minutes per contest behind Durant. A top-heavy team, the Suns are very reliant on their superstar talent, which they have a lot of. Down 2-1 entering Game 4, Phoenix will likely need another big night from both Durant and Booker in order to even the series.
With Game 5 being in Denver, the Suns know they cannot afford to go down 3-1. Giving the Nuggets an opportunity to end the series at home would be disastrous for Phoenix, which puts a ton of pressure on them to win this crucial Game 4 matchup. Should they get performances from Durant and Booker like the ones they got in Game 3, Phoenix could be in business.
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