Phoenix — The Phoenix Suns' have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA so far this season. But maintaining that momentum just became a lot more challenging.
The Suns' star forward Kevin Durant will be sidelined for at least two weeks with a left calf strain. The team announced the injury on Saturday, a night after Durant scored 26 points in their 114-113 victory over the Mavericks, their seventh straight win.
The 36-year-old Durant has been the driving force behind the Suns' 8-1 start, averaging 27.6 points and 6.6 rebounds per game through nine contests. The 14-time All-Star had previously been bothered by a left calf strain during the Paris Olympics this summer, before helping lead Team USA to a gold medal.
The Suns play host to the Sacramento Kings, Sunday.
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