After missing the past nine games with a strained right calf, Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant returned to action, starting Game 5 of the NBA Finals. However, Durant's return was cut short when he reinjured his calf early in the second quarter.

The Warriors led Toronto 39-34 with 9 minutes, 46 seconds left in the first half at the time of the injury. Durant scored 11 points in the first quarter and made all three of his 3-pointer attempts.

The Toronto Raptors crowd chanted "KD, KD" as Durant was helped back to the locker room, and Durant's fellow pro players sent their well-wishes to the Warriors star on Twitter.

Even with all the things @KDTrey5 has done. This is the most fan(ed) out I've been. He knew he wasn't right but he wanted to be there for his brothers. That's sports! That's love! — DWade (@DwyaneWade) June 11, 2019

Nooooo...HATE TO SEE THAT SH*T!!! — Kevin Love (@kevinlove) June 11, 2019

MAJOR RESPECT for KD wanting to rush back and try to help his team win a Championship... Get Back Healthy Bro🙏🏽 — Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) June 11, 2019

Payers up for the big bro KD. God got you!

🙌🏿🙏🏿 — Victor Oladipo (@VicOladipo) June 11, 2019

Praying for you bro 💯🙏🏽 @KDTrey5 — Marvin Bagley III (@MB3FIVE) June 11, 2019

Respect @KDTrey5

Get well brother 🙏 — Enes Kanter (@Enes_Kanter) June 11, 2019

🙏🏻 — Jusuf Nurkić (@bosnianbeast27) June 11, 2019

Why are they cheering for his injury? Come on man #Disguting — Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) June 11, 2019

No matter what team or players you support... l hope everyone recognizes that what KD tried to do today for the Warriors was more than courageous. 💔 — Chiney Ogwumike (@Chiney321) June 11, 2019

Prayers up for @KDTrey5 HATE to see that. Respect him for putting it all on the line and going for it. REAL — Tyus Jones (@1Tyus) June 11, 2019

Praying for you brother! @KDTrey5 — Allonzo Trier (@ISO_ZO) June 11, 2019