On Saturday, Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant led the squad to a 133-119 victory over the Charlotte Hornets. While the Suns were the obvious winners thanks to their Big 3, the Hornets did an excellent job of making it difficult for them to win.
The team’s Big 3 were present, but only two of them played well. Durant ended with 21 points, four rebounds, and 11 assists in the game. The Suns were led by Devin Booker, who scored 35 points, four rebounds, and seven assists. Bradley Beal, on the other hand, struggled to make an impression, scoring only six points that night.
Brandon Miller made it difficult for the Hornets to defend him, scoring 20 points. Following the game, Miller uploaded photos from his matchup against the Big Three, and Beal left an intriguing statement for their upcoming clash. The three-time All-Star is already looking forward to the upcoming game against Miller and has informed the youngster that the Suns want to put two defenders on him.
“We’re doubling you next game,” Beal wrote on Twitter.
Interestingly, Kevin Durant has already responded to his teammate’s comment on the Instagram image.
“Nah nah, I got him next game,” Durant posted on Twitter.
Durant enjoys competing against elite players. Having a celebrity say that would be a huge endorsement for Miller. Their next meeting won’t be until March 15, giving the rookie time to prepare. This will also make fans more eager to witness the Suns-Hornets matchup.
Kevin Durant sets a new record against the Hornets.
The Suns’ star is one of the league’s most illustrious players. Kevin Durant made history by tying Nicolas Batum for the most regular-season games played in NBA history after playing against the Hornets. They have each played 1,014 games in their careers, surpassing Antonio McDyess, who concluded his career with 1,015 games.
Durant has appeared in 28 games this season and is one of the Suns’ most dependable players. This season, he has only missed four games. KD has done a good job of keeping healthy and accessible for the season in comparison to the other studs. The two-time champion is averaging 29.9 points per game, 6.3 rebounds per game, and six assists per game.
The 13-time All-Star guided the Suns to another victory last night. They trounced the Orlando Magic thanks to Durant’s 31 points, five rebounds, and five assists. His co-stars, Booker and Beal, contributed 21 and 25, respectively. They combined for 77 points, giving Phoenix a 112-107 victory.