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Pelicans face daunting task of slowing down Nets in Kevin Durant’s expected return from injury

After missing 23 straight games due to a right hamstring strain, Kevin Durant is expected to make his return against ... New Orleans.

The Pelicans seemingly have a long history of big names circling upcoming dates in matchups against them for their returns from injury and the Nets’ superstar is the latest.

The Nets make it official: Kevin Durant is available to play tonight against the Pelicans.

— Malika Andrews (@malika_andrews) April 7, 2021

Prior to this hamstring issue, Durant was in the midst of writing a great comeback story.