Kevin Durant Gets Blunt Reality Check From Kendrick Perkins Before Game 5
Summary
Kevin Durant has missed most of the playoff series between the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers due to an ankle injury. Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins criticized Durant’s impact on teams recently, saying Durant’s presence has caused chemistry problems and failed to bring expected success.Key Facts
- The Houston Rockets are trailing 3–1 in their first-round playoff series against the Lakers.
- Kevin Durant, 37, has an ankle injury and missed three of four games in the series.
- Durant played in Game 2, scoring 23 points but had nine turnovers.
- Houston won Game 4 without Durant, with better team speed and cooperation.
- Kendrick Perkins said Durant is the best scorer ever, but recent teams with him have had problems.
- Durant’s stints with Brooklyn, Phoenix, and Houston have involved coaching changes and failed to reach championship goals.
- The Rockets gave up young players like Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks to get Durant.
- Durant is under a two-year, $90 million contract extension with Houston but his availability is now a concern.
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