TORONTO, ONTARIO – JUNE 10: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors is assisted off the court after sustaining an injury in the first half against the Toronto Raptors during Game Five of the 2019 NBA Finals at Scotiabank Arena on June 10, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)
Kevin Durant Suffered Achilles Injury, Says GM
The excitement was running high on Monday night as it was announced that Kevin Durant was returning to the court after spending a month recovering from a calf strain. But it didn't last very long.
During the Finals Game 5, the Warriors superstar went down, helped to the locker room by his teammates, then later leaving Scotiabank Arena on crutches.
Following Golden State's eventual 106-105 victory, general manager Bob Myers tearfully told reporters, "It's an Achilles injury," adding that Durant will undergo an MRI to determine the severity.
KD managed 11 points in 12 minutes on the court for the contest.
