On Friday evening, the Phoenix Suns beat the Dallas Mavericks by a score of 114-113.
Kevin Durant had 26 points, five rebounds, four assists, one steal and two blocks while shooting 8/14 from the field and 3/6 from the three-point range.
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania (on Saturday), Durant will be out for at least the next two weeks with an injury.
Via Charania: “Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant – off to an MVP-caliber start to the NBA season – suffered a left calf strain on Friday night and will miss be re-evaluated in two weeks, sources tell ESPN. Durant has led Suns to a first place start in the Western Conference at 8-1.”
With the way Durant has played so far this season, many NBA fans were shocked by the news.
@IngramAlerts: “What is going on”
@WorldWideWob: “That’s now KD, Ja, and Zion out for week(s) all in one day.”