Durant said Wednesday night, when asked about how the Celtics faithful might receive him Friday. Kevin Durant is likely to return on Sunday. NEW YORK (AP) Kevin Durant missed his third straight game Friday against Boston after Nets coach Steve Nash said the forward's bruised left thigh hadn't healed enough to play. It is unknown whether Crowder and Durant will meet Friday. "Kevin Durant (left thigh contusion) has been upgraded to questionable for tomorrow vs. the #Celtics. Late in the first half of the Warriors' game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden, Curry made a circus 22-foot hook shot while getting fouled by Grant Williams. 04/22/2021, 10:05 PM. Celtics guard Marcus Smart, meanwhile, is on track to play for the first time since late January and give Boston a much-needed boost on both ends of the floor. 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At least Thunder fans, for all the old joy and fresh pain, know what it’s like to have Kevin Durant play his beautiful brand of basketball for their team. Disclaimer: The opinions in this article do not necessarily reflect the views of CCN.com. 2 months ago – via Twitter malika_andrews Malika Andrews: Kevin Durant is out for the remainder of the game due to health and safety protocols. While the Celtics theory is nothing more than a theory at this point, NBA players are luckily some of the healthiest people in the world. TORONTO -- On Friday, Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant will face a Boston Celtics team that courted him vigorously in the offseason and failed. The Celtics were one of six teams to meet with the seven-time All-Star during his free agency, but Durant ultimately chose the Warriors -- and that ticked off some individuals in the Massachusetts area. Kevin Durant: Out vs. Celtics. Boston presented a creative pitch at The Hamptons outside New York that included its players and management and the assistance of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. Kevin Durant is from Washington . Brooklyn star Kevin Durant will remain out as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury, and new addition Blake Griffin will sit because he is still ramping up after being sidelined by the Pistons for an extended period. On Thursday they were pushed aside by the Nets at the Barclays Center, 121-109, and Kevin Durant did not even play. The gap between these teams remains sizable, and Boston has just a … Maybe for Jae," Thomas said with a smile. Former teammate Kevin Durant dedicated his season to Green. Kevin Durant: Questionable for Friday. Durant was asked if Crowder's comments irked him. "What can they be mad about?" "All these guys that you ask the same questions, you know what you're going to get from them. Bases in the face for us, basically. ``, when asked how! 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