Kevin Durant does appear to be headed for another showdown against his former team and Russell Westbrook.
The Golden State Warriors star is probable to play against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. Durant was initially “not sure” if he would play Westbrook and the Thunder earlier in the week, as the forward had been dealing with a left ankle injury that kept him out of the lineup on Sunday.
But it appears that he’s good to go for a return trip to Oklahoma City, which I’m sure will be a warm homecoming for a Thunder legend. Chris Hayes of ESPN reported on Wednesday afternoon that sources indicated Durant would be in the lineup, and the reigning NBA Finals MVP later confirmed himself that he’s feeling better.
Kevin Durant arrived to the arena for shootaround about 45 minutes before his team to get some on-court work in. There’s no way he wasn’t playing tonight.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) November 22, 2017
Kevin Durant: “I feel good right now. I plan on playing.”
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) November 22, 2017
Durant has, to put it lightly, some history with Oklahoma City. You probably know this by now. And though Golden State could be cautious with the injury it seems he’ll be good to go in the big Western Conference showdown.
Durant said he’s gotten good at tuning out boos and everyone involved is trying to say it’s just another game, but that’s silly to say. Until Durant is playing somewhere else, Warriors/Thunder will aways be a marquee matchup.
