Pacers' Sabonis replaces injured Durant in All-Star Game

Dejan Kalinic
February 27, 2021 04:01 MYT

Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis has replaced the injured Kevin Durant in the 2021 NBA All-Star Game.

Brooklyn Nets star Durant was ruled out as he deals with a hamstring strain.

Sabonis was called up in his place for the game, which will be played in Atlanta on March 7.

He is averaging 21.5 points, 11.7 rebounds and 5.7 assists for the Pacers this season, earning his second straight All-Star selection.

From a major snub to a major DUB Congrats @Dsabonis11 on your second #NBAAllStar appearance Full story https://t.co/MBdqFnQ373 pic.twitter.com/sAOThiugGY

— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) February 26, 2021

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While Sabonis will be selected with the reserves, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum was added to the starter pool.