Is Kevin Durant playing tonight against New Orleans Pelicans? Latest on 2x NBA champion’s status (April 1)

There are no signs of Kevin Durant being absent on Monday night against the New Orleans Pelicans as he is not listed on the Phoenix Suns’ injury report. He has been in good health since his last missed game on January 5th and has only sat out seven games this season. This is the most games he has played in a season since his final season with the Golden State Warriors.

Despite injuries to his co-stars Devin Booker and Bradley Beal, Durant has managed to keep the team afloat with impressive averages of 27.6 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 5.2 assists on 53/43/85 shooting splits. Together, Booker and Beal have missed a total of 43 games, making Durant’s performance even more crucial to the team’s success.

Despite having only eight games left, the Suns remain in the running for a top-six finish and currently hold a 43-31 record.

The Fall and Rise of Kevin Durant: A Story of Injuries, Controversies, and Redemption

Despite missing four games due to a hamstring injury, Durant has been injury-free since his return on Jan. 7 and has played in 38 consecutive games. During this stretch, the Suns have recorded a 24-14 record. However, the team has a 5-2 record in games where Durant was absent this year.

Kevin Durant’s Performance Against the New Orleans Pelicans

In his 42 games against the New Orleans Pelicans, Kevin Durant has maintained an average of 26.5 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 4.1 assists. He has emerged victorious in 28 of these games against the Pelicans.

On Feb. 17, 2009, Durant recorded 47 points on 59.3% shooting during a game against the Pelicans, which ended in a 100-98 defeat for the OKC Thunder. It was his highest scoring performance against the team.

In their most recent meeting on Jan. 19, the Suns dominated the Pelicans with a 123-109 victory, with Durant leading the way with 26 points, five rebounds, two steals, and two blocks. He shot an impressive 11 of 19 from the field.

Kevin Durant and Suns Poised to Secure Top Spot in Western Conference Race

Despite being two games behind the sixth-ranked New Orleans Pelicans, Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns are still in contention for a top-six spot in the Western Conference. The Pelicans are one of the teams competing with Phoenix for this position, currently holding it with a 45-29 record compared to the Suns’ 43-31 record at eighth place.

The Suns are expected to secure a victory in the season series with a favorable outcome on Monday. They go into the game as favorites, considering that Brandon Ingram will be absent, which will limit the Pelicans’ offensive capabilities.

The Suns once again have control of the ball. However, they have struggled in similar situations as of late, including losses to the Milwaukee Bucks without Giannis Antetokounmpo, the lowly San Antonio Spurs, and the OKC Thunder without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

These defeats would be critical to their chances of evading the play-in tournament, and they would not wish to compound their suffering with an additional upset.