OAKLAND, Calif. - Golden State will be without Kevin Durant as the Warriors try to close out the Houston Rockets in the Western Conference semifinals.
"Well, we'll just find somebody on the bench who can give us 35 points and two blocks and 11 boards and nine assists," coach Steve Kerr said after the team arrived in Houston.
An MRI exam Thursday confirmed he strained his right calf during Wednesday's 104-99 win at Oracle Arena.
As the Warriors returned to Houston for Friday's Game 6, Durant stayed in the Bay Area to undergo treatment. He is scheduled to be re-evaluated next week, meaning if there is a Game 7 on Sunday he would be out. The Warriors lead the series 3-2.
"He's been the best player in the NBA, in the playoffs. He's been phenomenal, so it's obviously a huge loss, but our team has a lot of confidence," Kerr said.
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