Thunder F Kevin Durant out vs. Kings with sprained right big toe
Rockets 93, Jazz 91: James Harden scored 30 points, and Houston overcame a 15-point deficit to beat Utah and end a four-game losing streak. It was the Kings’ second win in row following their homecourt loss to the Philadelphia 76ers last Wednesday.
Durant, who’s averaging 26.6 points, 7.4 rebounds and 4.6 assists, has already missed six games this season due to a hamstring strain.
According to multiple reports, the high-scoring forward will miss tonight’s game after suffering a sprained right big toe Saturday against the Hornets. Lopez has struggled to stay healthy over the past five years, and many wondered if Durant would encounter similar hurdles.
Russell Westbrook had 17 points and 15 assists, but made just 6 of 23 from the field. His status is day-to-day, but coach Billy Donovan said before the game that he didn’t consider the injury serious.
Kings: Cousins had 10 points and seven rebounds in the first quarter….
Cavaliers 122, Raptors 100: Kyrie Irving scored 25 points, J.R. Smith had 24 on eight 3-pointers, and Cleveland defeated Toronto. The Kings do play again on Tuesday night vs. the Mavericks, but judging by tonight’s performance, he should be ready to feast on Zaza Pachulia.