The Phoenix Suns have had their fair share of struggles in recent times, despite their glut of stars. Consistent injuries have played a part in a slow start, but things seem to be finally clicking.
Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns brilliantly orchestrated a comeback recently, rallying to secure a 119-117 victory over the Sacramento Kings. The remarkable fourth-quarter turnaround was quickly ranked among the most impressive comebacks of the NBA since the bubble era.
Leading by 12 points at the end of the first quarter, the Kings extended their advantage to 17 points by the end of the second quarter, and in the third quarter, they maintained a 12-point lead. However, during the fourth quarter, with a score of 109-87 and a 22-point lead, the comeback commenced.
Kevin Durant in a conversation with Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic talked about the comeback and how his team was fully focused, describing the victory as a “blur.”
I have no clue. I usually know how the game is going but I felt like this was a blur. I felt like I looked up, we were down six. I look up again, it’s a tie game. Everything happened so fast, I guess we were all in a zone and locked in.
During the crucial fourth quarter, Durant demonstrated his scoring finesse, tallying 15 points with an impressive 57.1% shooting accuracy. Notably, he also showcased impressive defensive prowess, contributing with two crucial blocks. By the end of the game, Durant’s impactful performance amounted to 27 points, along with 5 rebounds and 4 assists.
The Kings’ ultimate collapse stemmed from defensive shortcomings, despite a commendable offensive performance. Star player De’Aaron Fox concluded the game with 33 points, 2 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Domantas Sabonis achieved a triple-double with 21 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists.
A decade ago, on this memorable day, KD and the Oklahoma City Thunder secured a thrilling 127-121 victory over the Golden State Warriors in front of their home fans. Superstar Kevin Durant stole the spotlight with an outstanding performance, achieving a career-high 54 points.
His shooting brilliance included a remarkable 19/28 from the field and 5/9 from beyond the arc. Notably, Durant’s scoring spree in the fourth quarter played a pivotal role, ensuring the Thunder held a substantial lead to clinch a well-deserved victory.
Durant dominated that season, leading the league in scoring with an impressive 30 points per game. He surpassed stiff competition from renowned stars such as Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James . Durant currently stands as one of the only two active players in the top 10 of the NBA all-time scoring list, with the other player being LeBron James.