Durant expected to miss Game 4 with ankle issue, per reports

That said, it’s not official just yet. Until the team releases its final injury report or inactive list, this sits in that “expected” category rather than a confirmed absence.

If he does end up out, the impact is pretty straightforward. A lot more responsibility falls on the rest of the offense. Shot creation gets tougher, especially late in the clock, and the overall flow can get shaky without someone who usually settles things down. Even transition defense can take a hit when that balance isn’t there.

In a playoff series, one game like this can shift momentum. Depth starts to matter more, rotations tighten, and things like fouls and rebounding can swing the outcome when a star is missing.

For now, all signs point to Durant sitting, which would be a big loss. But it’s still worth checking the final update closer to game time before treating it as official.