Kevin Durant Leaves Suns' Blowout Loss After Ankle Injury, Heated Scuffle With Dillon Brooks
Man, what a rough night for the Phoenix Suns. Kevin Durant, one of the biggest stars in the league, had to leave the game early in a brutal blowout loss against the Houston Rockets. And to make matters worse, it wasn’t just an injury that put him out—it all started with a heated moment between him and Dillon Brooks.
So here’s what went down. Early in the game, Durant had a run-in with Brooks—who, let’s be real, has a reputation for stirring things up. It all started in the second quarter when Brooks was called for a routine foul while defending KD. But instead of letting it go, Brooks kept swiping at the ball even after the whistle. That led to some shoving between him, Durant, and Nick Richards. But the real tipping point? Brooks kept going at the official, arguing nonstop. That earned him back-to-back technicals, and boom—he was ejected. And he wasn’t happy about it. Brooks even tried charging at the referee before his assistant coach pulled him away. He ended the night with just eight points and left his team without one of their toughest defenders.
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Fast forward to the third quarter, and things got even worse for the Suns. Durant was driving to the hoop when he accidentally stepped on Jabari Smith Jr.'s foot, causing his left ankle to roll awkwardly. You could see the pain on his face immediately. He had to be helped off the court and limped straight to the locker room. That was it for KD—he didn’t come back, finishing his night with 11 points and seven rebounds. Right now, there’s no official word on how bad the injury is, but if it’s serious, this could be a huge setback for Phoenix.
The game itself was a disaster for the Suns. Even with Brooks out, the Rockets absolutely dominated. By halftime, they were already up by 29 points. Houston’s Jalen Green went off, dropping 33 points, and the Rockets cruised to a massive 148-109 victory. They’re now 49-26 and holding strong at the No. 2 spot in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Suns are in trouble. They’ve dropped to 35-40, sitting 11th in the standings, and are on the outside looking in for a playoff spot with just seven games left in the regular season.
What makes things even more complicated? Durant’s future with the Suns is up in the air. There were already trade rumors swirling earlier this season, and now with this injury, who knows what’s next? If the Suns decide to shut him down for the rest of the season, it’s going to be a steep uphill battle for them to make the playoffs. And if this really was KD’s last game in a Suns jersey, it’s not the way anyone wanted it to end.
One thing’s for sure—Phoenix has some tough decisions ahead, and the next few games could determine the future of this team.
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