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Suns-Thunder live updates: Kevin Durant out, Phoenix must defeat OKC for play-in chance

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Kevin Durant is out for the fifth straight game against his former team OKC .

The Suns must defeat the Thunder for a play-in chance to avoid a season sweep by the Thunder.

The Thunder will be without MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (left shin contusion) Oklahoma City has several key players who won't suit up, including Lu Dort , Isaiah Hartenstein and Cason Wallace .

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