Nets' Durant cleared to play vs. Raptors after being pulled from start

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7). (Kathy Willens/AP)

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant was pulled from Friday's starting lineup against the Toronto Raptors due to the NBA's health and safety protocols.

Durant underwent contact tracing and was able to check into the game midway through the first quarter after being cleared for a return.

Bruce Brown drew the initial start in place of Durant.

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