When asked if Edmond Sumner would extend a similar invitation to Kevin Durant for a EuroLeague game in Kaunas, Sumner responded optimistically. “He might pop up, man,” Sumner told Jonas Leksas of BasketNews. “I like KD. He was a great teammate and a great person. Hopefully, he gets here. He always says when he’s done with the NBA, he wants to come over here and play. So, let’s see if that actually happens. But I believe it, though, because he just loves ball, like that’s all he cares about.”
Source: BasketNews
Source: BasketNews
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Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Devin Booker returns from injury, Kevin Durant relocates shooting touch in leading Phoenix Suns past Memphis Grizzlies to end two-game losing skid (w/videos) #Suns #GrindCity azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 2:27 PM
Devin Booker returns from injury, Kevin Durant relocates shooting touch in leading Phoenix Suns past Memphis Grizzlies to end two-game losing skid (w/videos) #Suns #GrindCity azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 2:27 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Most 30-point games in Suns history (updated):
1. Devin Booker – 166
2. Walter Davis – 90
3. Amar’e Stoudemire – 86
4. Paul Westphal – 74
5. Kevin Johnson – 70
In just 26 games for Phoenix, Kevin Durant is already 20th on that list with 14 – 12:24 PM
Most 30-point games in Suns history (updated):
1. Devin Booker – 166
2. Walter Davis – 90
3. Amar’e Stoudemire – 86
4. Paul Westphal – 74
5. Kevin Johnson – 70
In just 26 games for Phoenix, Kevin Durant is already 20th on that list with 14 – 12:24 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Kevin Durant on having Devin Booker back: “The energy around the team, the arena, the fanbase, you guys, media, it’s just better when Book plays. It just feels better when Book plays. Everybody feels that, and when he’s not out there, you can definitely just see the difference” – 3:17 AM
Kevin Durant on having Devin Booker back: “The energy around the team, the arena, the fanbase, you guys, media, it’s just better when Book plays. It just feels better when Book plays. Everybody feels that, and when he’s not out there, you can definitely just see the difference” – 3:17 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Asked Devin Booker about the career-high FTAs he’s averaging and what’s clicked. He said he knows the other team’s plan is to be physical with him/KD, and he’s been working on counters to that since high school, when opponents would try to guard him with football players: pic.twitter.com/DGrANhZ7P7 – 12:37 AM
Asked Devin Booker about the career-high FTAs he’s averaging and what’s clicked. He said he knows the other team’s plan is to be physical with him/KD, and he’s been working on counters to that since high school, when opponents would try to guard him with football players: pic.twitter.com/DGrANhZ7P7 – 12:37 AM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 37 points, but it wasn’t enough on Saturday night against the Suns. The Grizzlies battled and continue to show signs of improvement, but Devin Booker and Kevin Durant were too much tonight.
commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n… – 11:42 PM
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 37 points, but it wasn’t enough on Saturday night against the Suns. The Grizzlies battled and continue to show signs of improvement, but Devin Booker and Kevin Durant were too much tonight.
commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n… – 11:42 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Suns win 116-109.
Booker 34 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists in return.
Durant 27 points after 0-for-10 second half in loss Friday to Denver. #Suns – 11:40 PM
Suns win 116-109.
Booker 34 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists in return.
Durant 27 points after 0-for-10 second half in loss Friday to Denver. #Suns – 11:40 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Final: PHX 116, MEM 109
Booker: 34 Pts, 10 Reb, 7 Ast, 9-21 FG
Durant: 27 Pts, 5 Ast, 10-14 FG
Nurkic: 14 Pts, 9 Reb, 6-18 FG
Jackson: 37 Pts, 9 Reb, 13-21 FG – 11:38 PM
Final: PHX 116, MEM 109
Booker: 34 Pts, 10 Reb, 7 Ast, 9-21 FG
Durant: 27 Pts, 5 Ast, 10-14 FG
Nurkic: 14 Pts, 9 Reb, 6-18 FG
Jackson: 37 Pts, 9 Reb, 13-21 FG – 11:38 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Huge steal by Durant as Grizzlies were off to the races after Bates-Diop looked to score after Booker had three people on him.
Fouled, FTs, #Suns up eight with 19.9 seconds left. Timeout Grizzlies. – 11:31 PM
Huge steal by Durant as Grizzlies were off to the races after Bates-Diop looked to score after Booker had three people on him.
Fouled, FTs, #Suns up eight with 19.9 seconds left. Timeout Grizzlies. – 11:31 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Ill-advised pass from Devin Booker in the backcourt, Kevin Durant doesn’t come to the ball, Memphis gets a steal and layup. Suns up 6 with 44 seconds left, not quite done yet here – 11:29 PM
Ill-advised pass from Devin Booker in the backcourt, Kevin Durant doesn’t come to the ball, Memphis gets a steal and layup. Suns up 6 with 44 seconds left, not quite done yet here – 11:29 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
After that insane Kevin Durant zip pass, Devin Booker missed the wide open 3. He stood in disbelief after the play was over, grinned at KD and said “my bad” before mimicking how nice the pass was – 11:22 PM
After that insane Kevin Durant zip pass, Devin Booker missed the wide open 3. He stood in disbelief after the play was over, grinned at KD and said “my bad” before mimicking how nice the pass was – 11:22 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Grizzlies face guarding Devin Booker like Kyrie Irving last night with Kevin Durant out of the game. Grizzlies now have cut the deficit to 12 points. – 11:05 PM
Grizzlies face guarding Devin Booker like Kyrie Irving last night with Kevin Durant out of the game. Grizzlies now have cut the deficit to 12 points. – 11:05 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 3Q: PHX 84, MEM 72
Booker: 27 Pts, 9 Reb, 6 Ast, 8-17 FG
Durant: 19 Pts, 7-11 FG
Nurkic: 14 Pts, 9 Reb, 6-17 FG
Jackson: 26 Pts, 6 Reb, 10-15 FG
Book with 27 in 27 minutes coming off an ankle sprain. Lolz – 10:56 PM
End of 3Q: PHX 84, MEM 72
Booker: 27 Pts, 9 Reb, 6 Ast, 8-17 FG
Durant: 19 Pts, 7-11 FG
Nurkic: 14 Pts, 9 Reb, 6-17 FG
Jackson: 26 Pts, 6 Reb, 10-15 FG
Book with 27 in 27 minutes coming off an ankle sprain. Lolz – 10:56 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Devin Booker and Kevin Durant have it going. Outside of Jaren Jackson Jr., no other Grizzlies player is in double figures. The Suns have built a 12-point lead in the third quarter.
commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n… – 10:41 PM
Devin Booker and Kevin Durant have it going. Outside of Jaren Jackson Jr., no other Grizzlies player is in double figures. The Suns have built a 12-point lead in the third quarter.
commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n… – 10:41 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns starting to create some separation by getting stops and creating easier looks on offense. Great playmaking from Book and KD results in a couple of layups for Nurk, and then Book puts on a show with that pretty spin move and finish. Suns up 12 – 10:40 PM
Suns starting to create some separation by getting stops and creating easier looks on offense. Great playmaking from Book and KD results in a couple of layups for Nurk, and then Book puts on a show with that pretty spin move and finish. Suns up 12 – 10:40 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker & Kevin Durant: 31 points, 11-21 FG, 4-9 3P
Rest of Suns: 26 points, 10-30 FG, 3-10 3P – 10:31 PM
Devin Booker & Kevin Durant: 31 points, 11-21 FG, 4-9 3P
Rest of Suns: 26 points, 10-30 FG, 3-10 3P – 10:31 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
This team looks much better defensively in the last three games, and that has continued today. Grizzlies leading the Suns with Devin Booker and Kevin Durant at halftime. Jaren Jackson Jr. is playing great offensively, and he didn’t pick up a third foul.
commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n… – 10:15 PM
This team looks much better defensively in the last three games, and that has continued today. Grizzlies leading the Suns with Devin Booker and Kevin Durant at halftime. Jaren Jackson Jr. is playing great offensively, and he didn’t pick up a third foul.
commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n… – 10:15 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Grizzlies 51 #Suns 50 Half.
PHX: Booker 15 points (5-of-10 FGs), Durant 11 (4-of-7 FGs).
MEM: Jackson Jr. 15 points. pic.twitter.com/WezLVZNxoE – 10:10 PM
#Grizzlies 51 #Suns 50 Half.
PHX: Booker 15 points (5-of-10 FGs), Durant 11 (4-of-7 FGs).
MEM: Jackson Jr. 15 points. pic.twitter.com/WezLVZNxoE – 10:10 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: MEM 51, PHX 50
Booker: 15 Pts, 5 Ast, 4 Reb, 5-10 FG
Durant: 11 Pts, 4-7 FG
Nurkic: 6 Pts, 5 Reb, 3 Ast, 3-11 FG
Jackson: 15 Pts, 5 Reb, 6-6 FG – 10:07 PM
Halftime: MEM 51, PHX 50
Booker: 15 Pts, 5 Ast, 4 Reb, 5-10 FG
Durant: 11 Pts, 4-7 FG
Nurkic: 6 Pts, 5 Reb, 3 Ast, 3-11 FG
Jackson: 15 Pts, 5 Reb, 6-6 FG – 10:07 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Jaren Jackson Jr again using size to score over Durant.
On other end, Josh Okogie again.
Another hustle play leads to Durant 3, just picked up tech on other end.
#Suns down 46-44 with 3:26 left in half. pic.twitter.com/7guL6RPVcZ – 9:59 PM
Jaren Jackson Jr again using size to score over Durant.
On other end, Josh Okogie again.
Another hustle play leads to Durant 3, just picked up tech on other end.
#Suns down 46-44 with 3:26 left in half. pic.twitter.com/7guL6RPVcZ – 9:59 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bane called for offensive foul after being called for a defensive foul guarding Durant.
He had just checked back in.
Will sit again. #Suns down three with 6:14 left in half. – 9:50 PM
Bane called for offensive foul after being called for a defensive foul guarding Durant.
He had just checked back in.
Will sit again. #Suns down three with 6:14 left in half. – 9:50 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker out. Again, looks fine.
Current lineup:
Goodwin
Allen
Okogie
Durant
Eubanks
Thoughts? #Suns – 9:49 PM
Booker out. Again, looks fine.
Current lineup:
Goodwin
Allen
Okogie
Durant
Eubanks
Thoughts? #Suns – 9:49 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 1Q: PHX 27, MEM 27
Booker: 8 Pts, 3 Ast, 2-4 FG
Durant: 8 Pts, 3-5 FG
Nurkic: 4 Pts, 3 Reb, 2 Ast
Bane: 7 Pts, 4 Ast – 9:36 PM
End of 1Q: PHX 27, MEM 27
Booker: 8 Pts, 3 Ast, 2-4 FG
Durant: 8 Pts, 3-5 FG
Nurkic: 4 Pts, 3 Reb, 2 Ast
Bane: 7 Pts, 4 Ast – 9:36 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant 3-of-5 for eight points after his 0-for-10 2nd half in Friday’s loss to Nuggets.
#Suns up one, 21-20. #Grizzlies – 9:32 PM
Durant 3-of-5 for eight points after his 0-for-10 2nd half in Friday’s loss to Nuggets.
#Suns up one, 21-20. #Grizzlies – 9:32 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant guarding Jaren Jackson Jr.
Jackson Jr bulk advantage.
#Suns down 5-2. – 9:12 PM
Kevin Durant guarding Jaren Jackson Jr.
Jackson Jr bulk advantage.
#Suns down 5-2. – 9:12 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns starters vs. #Grizzlies:
Devin Booker
Grayson Allen
Josh Okogie
Kevin Durant
Jusuf Nurkic – 8:35 PM
#Suns starters vs. #Grizzlies:
Devin Booker
Grayson Allen
Josh Okogie
Kevin Durant
Jusuf Nurkic – 8:35 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker, Josh Okogie, Grayson Allen, Kevin Durant and Jusuf Nurkic will start tonight for the Suns – 8:34 PM
Devin Booker, Josh Okogie, Grayson Allen, Kevin Durant and Jusuf Nurkic will start tonight for the Suns – 8:34 PM
Michael Wallace @MyMikeCheck
Suns say Devin Booker is playing tonight against Grizz. Means Suns will have both Booker and KD. – 8:30 PM
Suns say Devin Booker is playing tonight against Grizz. Means Suns will have both Booker and KD. – 8:30 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant and Nassir Little pregame.
Reverse slam incoming. #Suns pic.twitter.com/x02t67MJSv – 8:08 PM
Kevin Durant and Nassir Little pregame.
Reverse slam incoming. #Suns pic.twitter.com/x02t67MJSv – 8:08 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Highest-scoring quarters for a Net since 1996-97:
1. 29 points – Joe Johnson: 12/16/13 vs. Philadelphia (3Q)
2. 27 points – D’Angelo Russell: 3/19/19 at Sacramento (4Q)
T3. 26 points – Mikal Bridges: tonight vs. Orlando (1Q)
T3. 26 points – Kevin Durant: 12/18/22 at… – 7:50 PM
Highest-scoring quarters for a Net since 1996-97:
1. 29 points – Joe Johnson: 12/16/13 vs. Philadelphia (3Q)
2. 27 points – D’Angelo Russell: 3/19/19 at Sacramento (4Q)
T3. 26 points – Mikal Bridges: tonight vs. Orlando (1Q)
T3. 26 points – Kevin Durant: 12/18/22 at… – 7:50 PM
David Locke @DLocke09
Of the 67 players who have run 200 pick and rolls this year the best are
1. Tyrese Haliburton
2. Jalen Williams
3. Devin Booker
4. Derrick White
5. Trae Young
6. Jrue Holiday
7. De’Aaron Fox
8. Spencer Dinwiddie
9. Kevin Durant
10. Immanuel Quickley
Marcus Sasser 13th – 5:10 PM
Of the 67 players who have run 200 pick and rolls this year the best are
1. Tyrese Haliburton
2. Jalen Williams
3. Devin Booker
4. Derrick White
5. Trae Young
6. Jrue Holiday
7. De’Aaron Fox
8. Spencer Dinwiddie
9. Kevin Durant
10. Immanuel Quickley
Marcus Sasser 13th – 5:10 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Three things:
1. Happened after Jusuf Nurkic fouled out, drew flagrant 1 with 45 seconds left. Nikola Jokic split FTs to make difference four.
2. Keita Bates-Diop replaced Nurkic.
3. Got switch, Jokic spun past Josh Okogie, flipped it in w/Kevin Durant looking to block. #Suns pic.twitter.com/d670DvneJO – 12:24 PM
Three things:
1. Happened after Jusuf Nurkic fouled out, drew flagrant 1 with 45 seconds left. Nikola Jokic split FTs to make difference four.
2. Keita Bates-Diop replaced Nurkic.
3. Got switch, Jokic spun past Josh Okogie, flipped it in w/Kevin Durant looking to block. #Suns pic.twitter.com/d670DvneJO – 12:24 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I have.”
I never actually seen Kevin Durant go 0-for-10 in a half (2nd half) until Friday against defending #NBA champ Denver, but it’s happened.
Shot 0-for-10 with Nets in 2nd half of Game 2 loss at Celtics in 2022 playoffs. 12-of-14 FTs 2nd half.
Scored 27 in loss. #Suns pic.twitter.com/5WLQREQkvh – 11:33 AM
“I have.”
I never actually seen Kevin Durant go 0-for-10 in a half (2nd half) until Friday against defending #NBA champ Denver, but it’s happened.
Shot 0-for-10 with Nets in 2nd half of Game 2 loss at Celtics in 2022 playoffs. 12-of-14 FTs 2nd half.
Scored 27 in loss. #Suns pic.twitter.com/5WLQREQkvh – 11:33 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Kevin Durant scored 30 points last night, passing Moses Malone to become the 10th-leading scorer in NBA history.
Durant has scored at least 30 points in each of his last seven games, tying Devin Booker for the longest such streak in @Suns history.
More: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/wC5TBmkcLr – 10:21 AM
Kevin Durant scored 30 points last night, passing Moses Malone to become the 10th-leading scorer in NBA history.
Durant has scored at least 30 points in each of his last seven games, tying Devin Booker for the longest such streak in @Suns history.
More: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/wC5TBmkcLr – 10:21 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Kevin Durant last night:
30 PTS
11 AST
3 BLK
13-13 FT
It’s the 73rd time he’s made at least 10 free throws in a game without a miss, breaking a tie with Dirk Nowitzki for the most such games in NBA history.
Please read, share, and subscribe: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/25WLe0kZaM – 10:18 AM
Kevin Durant last night:
30 PTS
11 AST
3 BLK
13-13 FT
It’s the 73rd time he’s made at least 10 free throws in a game without a miss, breaking a tie with Dirk Nowitzki for the most such games in NBA history.
Please read, share, and subscribe: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/25WLe0kZaM – 10:18 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Watch Kevin Durant move past Moses Malone into top 10 scoring all-time in NBA
nbcsports.com/nba/news/watch… – 8:28 AM
Watch Kevin Durant move past Moses Malone into top 10 scoring all-time in NBA
nbcsports.com/nba/news/watch… – 8:28 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Kevin Durant: “As a basketball player, I think it’s our job to go back and know the history of the game and know who paved the way for us to be who we are today.Just grateful for those guys for doing what they did at that time for us to be able to do what we do now.” pic.twitter.com/I6YG98S2D1 – 3:42 AM
Kevin Durant: “As a basketball player, I think it’s our job to go back and know the history of the game and know who paved the way for us to be who we are today.Just grateful for those guys for doing what they did at that time for us to be able to do what we do now.” pic.twitter.com/I6YG98S2D1 – 3:42 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“He gets the ball every time down.”
Kevin Durant on Nikola Jokic, who posted 21 points and 16 assists in #Suns loss to #Nuggets.
“He’s a great passer and they move around him a lot. He’s the hub to them so when they throw him the ball, he’s not looking to score every time.” pic.twitter.com/v5pUqELCNu – 2:57 AM
“He gets the ball every time down.”
Kevin Durant on Nikola Jokic, who posted 21 points and 16 assists in #Suns loss to #Nuggets.
“He’s a great passer and they move around him a lot. He’s the hub to them so when they throw him the ball, he’s not looking to score every time.” pic.twitter.com/v5pUqELCNu – 2:57 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I got to play through it, I got to be better.”
Kevin Durant after going 0-for-10 FGs in 2nd half of #Suns loss to #Nuggets as Frank Vogel said there were “blatant” fouls by Denver defending Durant. pic.twitter.com/Jr4K2OF8dn – 2:52 AM
“I got to play through it, I got to be better.”
Kevin Durant after going 0-for-10 FGs in 2nd half of #Suns loss to #Nuggets as Frank Vogel said there were “blatant” fouls by Denver defending Durant. pic.twitter.com/Jr4K2OF8dn – 2:52 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“He’s also getting fouled. He had some blatant fouls. I know he got there 13 times. but he probably should’ve been there 20, 22 times.”
Frank Vogel on Kevin Durant who finished with 30 points, going 0-for-10 FG in second half.
Went 13-of-13 FTs for the game. #Suns #Nuggets. pic.twitter.com/KrytJWje3I – 2:49 AM
“He’s also getting fouled. He had some blatant fouls. I know he got there 13 times. but he probably should’ve been there 20, 22 times.”
Frank Vogel on Kevin Durant who finished with 30 points, going 0-for-10 FG in second half.
Went 13-of-13 FTs for the game. #Suns #Nuggets. pic.twitter.com/KrytJWje3I – 2:49 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Asked about battling Nikola Jokic, Jusuf Nurkic joked about some “secret stuff” between the two of them. I followed up asking how much he enjoys their battles.
“I feel like it’s what KD said: Friends compete harder, I guess.” pic.twitter.com/oer8JrDFPa – 1:52 AM
Asked about battling Nikola Jokic, Jusuf Nurkic joked about some “secret stuff” between the two of them. I followed up asking how much he enjoys their battles.
“I feel like it’s what KD said: Friends compete harder, I guess.” pic.twitter.com/oer8JrDFPa – 1:52 AM
NBA Kicks @NBAKicks
👏 @KDTrey5 moved up to 10th on the @NBA’s all-time scoring list in the Nike KD 16 “B.A.D.” • a tribute to his late grandmother Barbara A. Davis who passed away in 2022 • #NBAKicks pic.twitter.com/jhMNEe55W2 – 1:49 AM
👏 @KDTrey5 moved up to 10th on the @NBA’s all-time scoring list in the Nike KD 16 “B.A.D.” • a tribute to his late grandmother Barbara A. Davis who passed away in 2022 • #NBAKicks pic.twitter.com/jhMNEe55W2 – 1:49 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
“I’m mad we wasted that game from him.” – Kevin Durant on Jusuf Nurkic’s performance – 1:11 AM
“I’m mad we wasted that game from him.” – Kevin Durant on Jusuf Nurkic’s performance – 1:11 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“The whistle stopped blowing.”
Frank Vogel on how Kevin Durant was officiated in the 4th quarter. #Suns pic.twitter.com/oz9D9ZsiB1 – 1:02 AM
“The whistle stopped blowing.”
Frank Vogel on how Kevin Durant was officiated in the 4th quarter. #Suns pic.twitter.com/oz9D9ZsiB1 – 1:02 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Bron HYPED to see KD reach the top 10 all-time in scoring 🔥 pic.twitter.com/u0aXaukYpE – 12:53 AM
Bron HYPED to see KD reach the top 10 all-time in scoring 🔥 pic.twitter.com/u0aXaukYpE – 12:53 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
2nd time in KD’s career he shot 0-10 in a half. pic.twitter.com/gepMBQgvPJ – 12:51 AM
2nd time in KD’s career he shot 0-10 in a half. pic.twitter.com/gepMBQgvPJ – 12:51 AM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
It’s always a good day when the Nuggets beat the Suns. Let’s party.
Peyton Watson locks up KD
Jokic-Nurkic rivalry renewed
If only they had Jamal Murray
📺 youtube.com/live/TgWb9Xm9h… pic.twitter.com/WE1jrXbdZ4 – 12:47 AM
It’s always a good day when the Nuggets beat the Suns. Let’s party.
Peyton Watson locks up KD
Jokic-Nurkic rivalry renewed
If only they had Jamal Murray
📺 youtube.com/live/TgWb9Xm9h… pic.twitter.com/WE1jrXbdZ4 – 12:47 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Durant’s 0-for-10 second half is the first time in his career (1,003 games) that he’s taken 9 or more shots in a half and failed to make at least 1, per @Stathead.
A literal one-in-a-thousand bad shooting stretch for him. – 12:46 AM
Durant’s 0-for-10 second half is the first time in his career (1,003 games) that he’s taken 9 or more shots in a half and failed to make at least 1, per @Stathead.
A literal one-in-a-thousand bad shooting stretch for him. – 12:46 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Nuggets 119 #Suns 111 Final.
PHX: Nurkic 31 points, 6 rebounds, 6 fouls.
Durant 30 points (0-for-10 in 2nd half FGs), 13-of-13 FTs, 11 assists.
DEN: Jokic 21 points, 16 assists, 5 rebounds.
Jackson 20 points. – 12:45 AM
#Nuggets 119 #Suns 111 Final.
PHX: Nurkic 31 points, 6 rebounds, 6 fouls.
Durant 30 points (0-for-10 in 2nd half FGs), 13-of-13 FTs, 11 assists.
DEN: Jokic 21 points, 16 assists, 5 rebounds.
Jackson 20 points. – 12:45 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Durant says if the game is flowing right he likes to have his FGAs in the mid-to-high teens. Knows there are games he has to take more but is the most comfortable in that range.
With the Suns —
Games with 20+ FGA: 48.5% (131/270)
Games with 19 FGA or less: 56.7% (122/215) – 12:43 AM
Durant says if the game is flowing right he likes to have his FGAs in the mid-to-high teens. Knows there are games he has to take more but is the most comfortable in that range.
With the Suns —
Games with 20+ FGA: 48.5% (131/270)
Games with 19 FGA or less: 56.7% (122/215) – 12:43 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Kevin Durant was 0-of-10 from the field in the second half. pic.twitter.com/45g1lB84nc – 12:42 AM
Kevin Durant was 0-of-10 from the field in the second half. pic.twitter.com/45g1lB84nc – 12:42 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Peyton gotta be player of the game…..I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone make Durant miss like that – 12:41 AM
Peyton gotta be player of the game…..I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone make Durant miss like that – 12:41 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Durant in the loss:
30 PTS
11 AST
13-13 FT
67 consecutive free throws made. The NBA record is 97. pic.twitter.com/yuSypXfl0r – 12:40 AM
Durant in the loss:
30 PTS
11 AST
13-13 FT
67 consecutive free throws made. The NBA record is 97. pic.twitter.com/yuSypXfl0r – 12:40 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nuggets held Kevin Durant to 8-25 shooting without Aaron Gordon. What a performance from Peyton Watson. – 12:39 AM
Nuggets held Kevin Durant to 8-25 shooting without Aaron Gordon. What a performance from Peyton Watson. – 12:39 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Final: DEN 119, PHX 111
Nurkic: 31 Pts, 6 Reb, 13-22 FG
Durant: 30 Pts, 11 Ast, 8-25 FG
Gordon: 16 Pts, 6-11 FG
Jokic: 21 Pts, 16 Ast, 5 Reb, 9-18 FG – 12:39 AM
Final: DEN 119, PHX 111
Nurkic: 31 Pts, 6 Reb, 13-22 FG
Durant: 30 Pts, 11 Ast, 8-25 FG
Gordon: 16 Pts, 6-11 FG
Jokic: 21 Pts, 16 Ast, 5 Reb, 9-18 FG – 12:39 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Jokic drive and finish. #Suns down six with 24.1 seconds left.
Durant is 0-for-10 from the field in 2nd half. – 12:38 AM
Jokic drive and finish. #Suns down six with 24.1 seconds left.
Durant is 0-for-10 from the field in 2nd half. – 12:38 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Kevin Durant going 0-10 in the 2nd half is another proof positive of why we watch sports. Because there’s a good chance we will see something we have never seen before. – 12:34 AM
Kevin Durant going 0-10 in the 2nd half is another proof positive of why we watch sports. Because there’s a good chance we will see something we have never seen before. – 12:34 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
KD could sense the defense from Denver being great and just started yelling a lot. – 12:29 AM
KD could sense the defense from Denver being great and just started yelling a lot. – 12:29 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Huge 3 by Caldwell-Pope.
#Suns down six with 2:31 left, timeout.
Durant is 0-for-9 from the field in the second half.
Wow. #Nuggets – 12:28 AM
Huge 3 by Caldwell-Pope.
#Suns down six with 2:31 left, timeout.
Durant is 0-for-9 from the field in the second half.
Wow. #Nuggets – 12:28 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
KD’s had a number of decent looks, just hasn’t been able to get them to fall. Suns down 6 with 2:31 to go – 12:27 AM
KD’s had a number of decent looks, just hasn’t been able to get them to fall. Suns down 6 with 2:31 to go – 12:27 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
30-ball for Jusuf Nurkic, and that last one was the toughest one. Then on the other end Kevin Durant has to restrain Frank Vogel from getting tossed after a late whistle on Nurk. The whole bench was fired up on that one – 12:24 AM
30-ball for Jusuf Nurkic, and that last one was the toughest one. Then on the other end Kevin Durant has to restrain Frank Vogel from getting tossed after a late whistle on Nurk. The whole bench was fired up on that one – 12:24 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Need to have Nurkic and Durant on same side of the floor.
Durant was 8-of-15 in the first half for 22 points.
He now 8-of-23 for 26 points. Has 11 assists. #Suns down 3. – 12:22 AM
Need to have Nurkic and Durant on same side of the floor.
Durant was 8-of-15 in the first half for 22 points.
He now 8-of-23 for 26 points. Has 11 assists. #Suns down 3. – 12:22 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Porter hasn’t really been able to get the jumper to fall tonight. Denver featured him here to start the fourth quarter, but so many of the jumpers he’s taking are Durant jumpers.
While he can make those, Denver’s gotta find ways to generate easier shots. – 12:11 AM
Porter hasn’t really been able to get the jumper to fall tonight. Denver featured him here to start the fourth quarter, but so many of the jumpers he’s taking are Durant jumpers.
While he can make those, Denver’s gotta find ways to generate easier shots. – 12:11 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 3Q: DEN 94, PHX 91
Nurkic: 26 Pts, 5 Reb, 11-18 FG
Durant: 24 Pts, 9 Ast, 8-20 FG
Gordon: 16 Pts, 6-9 FG
Jokic: 14 Pts, 13 Ast, 4 Reb, 7-13 FG
KD misfires at the buzzer, would’ve brought the house down – 11:57 PM
End of 3Q: DEN 94, PHX 91
Nurkic: 26 Pts, 5 Reb, 11-18 FG
Durant: 24 Pts, 9 Ast, 8-20 FG
Gordon: 16 Pts, 6-9 FG
Jokic: 14 Pts, 13 Ast, 4 Reb, 7-13 FG
KD misfires at the buzzer, would’ve brought the house down – 11:57 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Durant allegedly passed Moses Malone tonight in career points. Not if Adam Silver counts MM’s two years in ABA, for total 29,580, sixth all-time behind Julius Erving. – 11:36 PM
Durant allegedly passed Moses Malone tonight in career points. Not if Adam Silver counts MM’s two years in ABA, for total 29,580, sixth all-time behind Julius Erving. – 11:36 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Story: Suns’ Kevin Durant moves past Hall of Famer Moses Malone to enter the top 10 of the NBA’s all-time scoring list @washingtonpost @PostSports washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/12… – 11:25 PM
Story: Suns’ Kevin Durant moves past Hall of Famer Moses Malone to enter the top 10 of the NBA’s all-time scoring list @washingtonpost @PostSports washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/12… – 11:25 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Moving up: Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant now 10th all-time in NBA in scoring #Suns #Nuggets #NBA
azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 11:24 PM
Moving up: Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant now 10th all-time in NBA in scoring #Suns #Nuggets #NBA
azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 11:24 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
KD has passed Moses Malone for the 10th-most points in NBA history.
Durant has played in 326 fewer games. pic.twitter.com/mVtLbuQvhU – 11:18 PM
KD has passed Moses Malone for the 10th-most points in NBA history.
Durant has played in 326 fewer games. pic.twitter.com/mVtLbuQvhU – 11:18 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Mediocre 1st half from the Nuggets. Scored at will, because that’s what you can get against Suns, but an awful close to the 2nd quarter. Peyton Watson defended Kevin Durant well enough. – 11:17 PM
Mediocre 1st half from the Nuggets. Scored at will, because that’s what you can get against Suns, but an awful close to the 2nd quarter. Peyton Watson defended Kevin Durant well enough. – 11:17 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant is now 10th all-time in #NBA in scoring as he passed Moses Malone on this bucket.
Needed 17 to pass Malone.
Scored 22 points in the 1st half. #Suns #Nuggets pic.twitter.com/5mqQhPDhew – 11:15 PM
Kevin Durant is now 10th all-time in #NBA in scoring as he passed Moses Malone on this bucket.
Needed 17 to pass Malone.
Scored 22 points in the 1st half. #Suns #Nuggets pic.twitter.com/5mqQhPDhew – 11:15 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: DEN 70, PHX 63
Durant: 22 Pts, 4 Ast, 8-15 FG
Gordon: 13 Pts, 4 Reb, 5-7 FG
Nurkic: 13 Pts, 6-9 FG
Jokic: 6 Pts, 10 Ast, 3-4 FG – 11:14 PM
Halftime: DEN 70, PHX 63
Durant: 22 Pts, 4 Ast, 8-15 FG
Gordon: 13 Pts, 4 Reb, 5-7 FG
Nurkic: 13 Pts, 6-9 FG
Jokic: 6 Pts, 10 Ast, 3-4 FG – 11:14 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
With this bucket, Kevin Durant passes Moses Malone for 10th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. Officially a top-10 scorer ever.
If he continues at a 30-points-per-game clip, he’ll pass Carmelo Anthony (9th) in about 30 more games and Shaquille O’Neal (8th) in about 40 games pic.twitter.com/L98NtD55Dt – 11:12 PM
With this bucket, Kevin Durant passes Moses Malone for 10th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. Officially a top-10 scorer ever.
If he continues at a 30-points-per-game clip, he’ll pass Carmelo Anthony (9th) in about 30 more games and Shaquille O’Neal (8th) in about 40 games pic.twitter.com/L98NtD55Dt – 11:12 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant one point away from becoming 10th all-time in the #NBA in scoring.
Needed 17 to pass Moses Malone.
Has 16 with 2:47 left in half.
#Nuggets up 67-51. #Suns – 11:09 PM
Durant one point away from becoming 10th all-time in the #NBA in scoring.
Needed 17 to pass Moses Malone.
Has 16 with 2:47 left in half.
#Nuggets up 67-51. #Suns – 11:09 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant two points away from becoming 10th all-time in the #NBA in scoring.
Needed 17 to pass Moses Malone. Has 16 with 2:47 left in half.
#Nuggets up 67-51. #Suns – 11:07 PM
Durant two points away from becoming 10th all-time in the #NBA in scoring.
Needed 17 to pass Moses Malone. Has 16 with 2:47 left in half.
#Nuggets up 67-51. #Suns – 11:07 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
The best thing you can say about Peyton Watson is he has made shots about 5% more difficult for Durant, which is nearly impossible. – 11:07 PM
The best thing you can say about Peyton Watson is he has made shots about 5% more difficult for Durant, which is nearly impossible. – 11:07 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
I love how personally Peyton Watson is approaching this matchup with Durant, but also how open he is to these conversations with Nicole Jokic after every stoppage and Michael Malone on every break.
DUNK IT MY GUY. Great energy and effort from him tonight. – 11:06 PM
I love how personally Peyton Watson is approaching this matchup with Durant, but also how open he is to these conversations with Nicole Jokic after every stoppage and Michael Malone on every break.
DUNK IT MY GUY. Great energy and effort from him tonight. – 11:06 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Nuggets is one of those teams, as they did last year, that’s going to try to guard the Suns straight up.
Watson just got called for a foul guarding Durant, but didn’t get any help on the play.
#Suns down 65-49. – 11:05 PM
Nuggets is one of those teams, as they did last year, that’s going to try to guard the Suns straight up.
Watson just got called for a foul guarding Durant, but didn’t get any help on the play.
#Suns down 65-49. – 11:05 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Loving Peyton Watson’s energy on Kevin Durant defensively. Couple really good, disciplined possessions where Watson’s length was masterfully utilized – 11:00 PM
Loving Peyton Watson’s energy on Kevin Durant defensively. Couple really good, disciplined possessions where Watson’s length was masterfully utilized – 11:00 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Wholesale changes for #Suns
Kevin Durant, Jusuf Nurkic, Keita Bates-Diop checking in as #Suns call timeout down 51-39 with 7:31 left in 1st half. – 10:54 PM
Wholesale changes for #Suns
Kevin Durant, Jusuf Nurkic, Keita Bates-Diop checking in as #Suns call timeout down 51-39 with 7:31 left in 1st half. – 10:54 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 1Q: DEN 41, PHX 30
Durant: 12 Pts, 4-7 FG
Nurkic: 9 Pts, 4-6 FG
Goodwin: 2 Pts, 2 Reb
Jokic: 6 Pts, 5 Ast, 3-4 FG – 10:44 PM
End of 1Q: DEN 41, PHX 30
Durant: 12 Pts, 4-7 FG
Nurkic: 9 Pts, 4-6 FG
Goodwin: 2 Pts, 2 Reb
Jokic: 6 Pts, 5 Ast, 3-4 FG – 10:44 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Kevin Durant (8 points) and Jusuf Nurkic (7 points) have all 15 Suns points. Neither one has missed a shot so far, and they’ve taken all 6 Suns shots – 10:23 PM
Kevin Durant (8 points) and Jusuf Nurkic (7 points) have all 15 Suns points. Neither one has missed a shot so far, and they’ve taken all 6 Suns shots – 10:23 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Michael Porter Jr. over the top over Keita Bates-Diop.
Kevin Durant answer. Plus foul. FT. #Suns #Nuggets tied 10-10. – 10:21 PM
Michael Porter Jr. over the top over Keita Bates-Diop.
Kevin Durant answer. Plus foul. FT. #Suns #Nuggets tied 10-10. – 10:21 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“He hasn’t tried to be anybody other than Kevin Durant. There’s a lot to be said for that. When young players come in the league, everybody wants to say he’s the next. And Kevin Durant was never the next anybody. He was the first Kevin Durant.” #Nuggets coach Michael Malone #Suns pic.twitter.com/e25TwYd5Tk – 9:42 PM
“He hasn’t tried to be anybody other than Kevin Durant. There’s a lot to be said for that. When young players come in the league, everybody wants to say he’s the next. And Kevin Durant was never the next anybody. He was the first Kevin Durant.” #Nuggets coach Michael Malone #Suns pic.twitter.com/e25TwYd5Tk – 9:42 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox has now appeared in enough games to qualify for the official league leaderboard. He is fourth in the NBA in scoring at 30.7 ppg, trailing only Joel Embiid (32.0 ppg), Kevin Durant (31.3 ppg) and Luka Doncic (31.1 ppg). – 8:55 PM
Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox has now appeared in enough games to qualify for the official league leaderboard. He is fourth in the NBA in scoring at 30.7 ppg, trailing only Joel Embiid (32.0 ppg), Kevin Durant (31.3 ppg) and Luka Doncic (31.1 ppg). – 8:55 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Suns starting lineup vs. Nuggets:
Grayson Allen
Eric Gordon
Keita Bates-Diop
Kevin Durant
Jusuf Nurkic
#Suns – 8:24 PM
Suns starting lineup vs. Nuggets:
Grayson Allen
Eric Gordon
Keita Bates-Diop
Kevin Durant
Jusuf Nurkic
#Suns – 8:24 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“When you think about KD … he’s the greatest scorer, in my opinion, of all-time.”
@kendrickperkins gave KD his flowers 💐 pic.twitter.com/LwkOQWDF7r – 4:13 PM
“When you think about KD … he’s the greatest scorer, in my opinion, of all-time.”
@kendrickperkins gave KD his flowers 💐 pic.twitter.com/LwkOQWDF7r – 4:13 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Kevin Durant in November:
32.7 PPG
52.0 FG%
54.1 3P%
92.4 FT%
Durant is just the second player in NBA history to average at least 30 PPG with 50/50/90 shooting splits in a month, joining Larry Bird in March 1986.
Read, share, and subscribe: statitudes.com/p/novembers-to… pic.twitter.com/DfYN43RIil – 2:26 PM
Kevin Durant in November:
32.7 PPG
52.0 FG%
54.1 3P%
92.4 FT%
Durant is just the second player in NBA history to average at least 30 PPG with 50/50/90 shooting splits in a month, joining Larry Bird in March 1986.
Read, share, and subscribe: statitudes.com/p/novembers-to… pic.twitter.com/DfYN43RIil – 2:26 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Adidas, Kevin Durant have humorous exchange on social media over Anthony Edwards’ signature shoe
cbssports.com/nba/news/adida… – 1:29 PM
Adidas, Kevin Durant have humorous exchange on social media over Anthony Edwards’ signature shoe
cbssports.com/nba/news/adida… – 1:29 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Edmond Sumner already arrived to Kaunas 🛬🇱🇹
📸 @bczalgiris pic.twitter.com/0MywlnJvjt – 1:24 PM
Edmond Sumner already arrived to Kaunas 🛬🇱🇹
📸 @bczalgiris pic.twitter.com/0MywlnJvjt – 1:24 PM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
Dec. 1 Western All-Stars, per RPR MVP
G: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
G: Luka Doncic
F: Nikola Jokic
F: LeBron James
F: Kevin Durant
Bench: Stephen Curry
Bench: Anthony Edwards
Bench: Anthony Davis
Bench: Karl-Anthony Towns
Bench: Domantas Sabonis
WC: De’Aaron Fox
WC: Chet Holmgren pic.twitter.com/3mzZXNslnF – 12:29 PM
Dec. 1 Western All-Stars, per RPR MVP
G: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
G: Luka Doncic
F: Nikola Jokic
F: LeBron James
F: Kevin Durant
Bench: Stephen Curry
Bench: Anthony Edwards
Bench: Anthony Davis
Bench: Karl-Anthony Towns
Bench: Domantas Sabonis
WC: De’Aaron Fox
WC: Chet Holmgren pic.twitter.com/3mzZXNslnF – 12:29 PM
More on this storyline
George Karl: KD is gonna pass Moses in all time NBA scoring tonight. But if ABA stats counted, Kevin would still be 13th and Moses would still be 9th. It’s time to recognize and honor ABA stats!! basketball-reference.com/leaders/pts_ca… pic.twitter.com/BrSABxMNmh -via Twitter @CoachKarl22 / December 2, 2023
Duane Rankin: “To be honest with you, I don’t want to get fined, but I think it has to do him not getting extra calls. It’s Kevin Durant.” Jusuf Nurkic on Kevin Durant going 0-for-10 in 2nd half. He went 8-of-8 from line in 2nd half. #Suns pic.twitter.com/Y9iql0tzU1 -via Twitter @DuaneRankin / December 2, 2023
Kevin Durant moved into the top 10 in scoring in NBA history Friday night when a layup gave him 27,411 career points. The 35-year-old Phoenix Suns forward passed Moses Malone for the No. 10 spot, driving the baseline for two points with 50.3 seconds left in the second quarter in the game against the Denver Nuggets. Durant needed 17 points to pass Malone coming into that contest. Durant scored 22 points in the first half. -via BasketNews / December 2, 2023
Donatas Urbonas: OFFICIAL: Zalgiris Kaunas signed Edmond Sumner until the end of the season. -via Twitter @Urbodo / November 29, 2023
After losing two players to Olympiacos Piraeus and dealing with injuries on top, Zalgiris Kaunas seem to have found their new signing. According to Rokas Pakenas from 15min.lt, the Lithuanian team is nearing a deal with Edmond Sumner. -via BasketNews / November 28, 2023
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