Khris Middleton leaves game vs Suns early after contact with Durant / News - Basketnews.com

Durant stepped into Middleton's landing space, and the Bucks forward landed on KD's foot, twisting his left ankle. Although the X-rays were negative, Middleton was seen walking out of the arena in a walking boot and crutches.

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Khris Middleton was forced to leave the game against the Phoenix Suns early after contact with Kevin Durant.

Player of the Game EFF 22 Kevin Durant Points 28 Accuracy 11-21 Rebounds 10 Assists 1

The Milwaukee Bucks forward was attempting a three-point shot in the middle of the first quarter when Durant stepped into Middleton's landing space. The 32-year-old landed on top of Durant, twisting his left ankle.

Durant was awarded a flagrant foul. Although Middleton converted one of the two free throws for the violation and even played two more minutes, he went to the locker room later in the quarter and did not return.

In eight minutes of playing time, Middleton managed to score 6 points and grab 3 rebounds.

The X-rays were negative, but Middleton was seen walking out of the arena in a walking boot and crutches, Eric Nehm, Bucks beat reporter for The Athletic, reports.

Middleton's injury episode:

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