Warriors forward Kevin Durant officially out for Game 2 of NBA Finals

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Friday, May 31, 2019
Kevin Durant officially out for Game 2 of NBA Finals
Steve Kerr says Kevin Durant will not play in game 2.

TORONTO (KGO) -- Kevin Durant will not play in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, according to Warriors head coach Steve Kerr.

Durant has been out of the Warriors' lineup since May 8 after straining his right calf strain.

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The team is hopeful Durant could play in Game 3, but the stronger possibility is that he will return in Game 4, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports.

Durant has about three or four days of on-court work under his belt, according to the report.

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The Dubs do not foresee a scenario in which Durant would be completely unable to play in The Finals, Yahoo reports.

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