Durant had not played since May 8, but his return to the floor ended in disaster as he suffered a serious injury.
Kevin Durant's long-awaited return ended in the worst imaginable way as he suffered a suspected torn Achilles on Monday night in Toronto.
Achilles tears are one of the most serious injuries basketball players can suffer, as they generally involve a long layoff. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, the prognosis depends on whether the tear is partial or complete. If the tendon is completely torn, surgery is required to repair it. Durant's teammate DeMarcus Cousins spent almost a year out after rupturing his left Achilles tendon in January 2018.return to action in Game 5 of the NBA FinalsKevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after sustaining an injury during the second quarter against the Toronto Raptors during Game Five of the 2019 NBA Finals at Scotiabank Arena on June 10 in Toronto, Canada.
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