On January 7, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued. According to the schedule, the Suns will host the Grizzlies tomorrow, and Suns star Durant is expected to return after missing three consecutive games.
Ahead of yesterday's Suns-Heat game, Suns coach Vogel revealed: "Durant had some shooting drills today, but he still felt some discomfort in his sprained right hamstring. Durant has no torn hamstring, and his condition is still a daily observation. ”
After today's practice, Vogel revealed that Durant is doubtful for tomorrow's game (50% likely). In addition, Nurkic has an eye injury that is fine and he will be available tomorrow. Bol Bol and Little will miss the game, with Eric Gordon doubtful.
Later, Duane Rankin, a reporter for the Suns, posted a video of Durant shooting practice today. It can be seen that Durant's shooting touch is a little rusty, and many balls that are very easy for him have also been missed.
Since the win over the Magic, Durant has missed three games in a row. In these three games, the Suns defeated the Trail Blazers and the Heat, losing to the Clippers in the process. The Suns currently have a 19-16 record and are temporarily in 8th place in the West.
So far this season, Durant has averaged 29.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 6 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.1 blocks in 37.1 minutes per game, shooting 52.5% from the field and 47.7% from three-point range. In the seven games he missed, the Suns had a 5-2 record. In the latest All-Star vote, Durant ranked second in the Western frontcourt.