Durant out again for Thunder on Tuesday


Durant had a 30-point first half going before he charged into Warriors backup center Marreese Speights on a drive to the hoop with 2.4 seconds remaining in the second period. Durant's right foot landed on Speights' foot in the collision, causing Durant's ankle to roll. Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Forward Kevin Durant will miss his third straight game with a sprained right ankle on Tuesday night when the Oklahoma City Thunder face the Portland Trail Blazers.

Durant sprained the ankle on Thursday night during a game against the Golden State Warriors just before halftime.

The reigning NBA Most Valuable Player is averaging 22.4 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.6 assists this season in nine games this season.

The 26-year-old Durant missed the Thunder’s first 17 games after undergoing foot surgery in October.