LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns, 122-119, for the second game this season. With the season series between the two teams and basketball icons already at 2-0, fans weighed in on the rivalry following their most recent meeting.
Kevin Durant outscored LeBron James in the individual duel, finishing with 38 points, nine rebounds, and five assists. In the meantime, James had 32 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, one steal, and one block.
Fans launch an online assault, voicing their conflicting feelings about the two players’ last matchup. One fan even stated that this is no longer a rivalry because James has always won over Durant:
Kevin Durant won two championships with the Golden State Warriors and faced LeBron James in both Finals appearances. Some supporters, however, do not consider those victories to be meaningful because they believe Steph Curry carried him.
Some claimed that the Suns were supposed to own the game because they led the majority of the time. Kevin Durant was singled out by fans for choking in the fourth quarter, which led to the team’s latest setback.