Durant returns from calf injury for Game 4 vs. Blazers

Kevin Durant returns to deliver the potential finishing blow.

Durant returned from a calf injury to suit up for Game 4 against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. Matt Barnes (ankle) and Shaun Livingston (finger) remain sidelined.

The Golden State Warriors lead the series 3-0 despite injuries to their rotation.

Durant aggravated his calf in Game 1, but the injury wasn't serious enough to knock him out of the match. The Warriors played it safe, waiting until their superstar forward was 100 percent healthy before allowing him to return. His teammates were able to pick up the slack around his absence.

The 28-year-old averaged 25.1 point, 8.3 rebounds, 4.9 assists, and 1.6 blocks while shooting 53.7 percent from the field in 62 games during his first season with the Warriors.