Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant will not play in Friday's contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Source: Marc Stein via Twitter

ANALYSIS: Durant logged a whopping 50 minutes played in Brooklyn's double-overtime loss to the Cavs on Wednesday. He tallied 38 points, 12 rebounds, eight assists and four blocks in an all-around performance. The Nets played just nine in the contest, and will give Durant a breather in Friday's rematch.