Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant left Tuesday night's game against the Washington Wizards with 10 minutes remaining in the first quarter due to a left knee injury. On Wednesday, the Warriors reported that the NBA All-Star sustained a Grade 2 medial collateral ligament (MCL) sprain and a tibial bone bruise.
A review of the video showing the accidental collision of teammate Zaza Pachulia with Durant's left knee shows a mechanism of injury consistent with the resultant diagnosis. Just prior to Pachulia making contact with Durant's knee, Durant initiates a lateral step to his right - a movement that puts his left leg in a position such that when Pachulia does make contact, the force goes toward the inside back corner of his knee.