Kings Vs Suns Gameday Kevin Durant Jusuf Nurkic Injury Updates And 3 Things To Watch

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Kings vs. Suns gameday: Kevin Durant, Jusuf Nurkic injury updates and 3 things to watch
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Kings vs. Suns gameday: Kevin Durant, Jusuf Nurkic injury updates and 3 things to watch

Kevin Durant injury update

Kevin Durant is officially listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Durant has missed the last two games with a right MCL sprain.

The Suns are 4-0 against the Kings this season, including a 125-113 win in Sacramento on Feb. 16.

Jusuf Nurkic injury update

Jusuf Nurkic is also listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Nurkic has missed the last three games with a left calf strain.

The Suns are 3-1 against the Trail Blazers this season, including a 112-109 win in Portland on Feb. 14.

3 things to watch

1. The battle between De'Aaron Fox and Chris Paul

Two of the best point guards in the NBA will face off on Sunday when the Kings host the Suns.

Fox is averaging 25.5 points and 6.2 assists per game this season, while Paul is averaging 16.6 points and 9.3 assists per game.

2. The Suns' three-point shooting

The Suns are one of the best three-point shooting teams in the NBA, and they will be looking to take advantage of the Kings' poor three-point defense.

The Suns are shooting 39.1% from three-point range this season, while the Kings are allowing opponents to shoot 37.8% from three-point range.

3. The Kings' bench

The Kings have one of the best benches in the NBA, and they will need to be at their best on Sunday against the Suns.

The Kings' bench is averaging 40.1 points per game this season, which is the second-highest mark in the NBA.