Durant scores 43, hits game-winning shot as Suns rally from 23 down to beat Bulls 115-113
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Durant scores 43, hits game-winning shot as Suns rally from 23 down to beat Bulls 115-113

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Kevin Durant rose up for his game-winning jumper as the Chicago Bulls’ defense did everything in its power to stop it. “Yeah — he’s tough.” Durant finished with 43 points, eight assists and six rebounds, one night after scoring 40 in a win over the Indiana Pacers. It was a frantic final minute that saw Durant hit a wide-open 3-pointer — after an offensive rebound by Drew Eubanks — to give the Suns a 113-111 lead with 29.3 seconds remaining. Phoenix kept pushing in the final quarter and took its first lead of the game at 95-94 on Durant’s pull-up jumper with less than seven minutes left.

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Bradley Beal comes off the bench to score 25 as Suns top 76ers 109-99 to end 4-game skid
2 days, 10 hours ago

Bradley Beal comes off the bench to score 25 as Suns top 76ers 109-99 to end 4-game skid

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Bradley Beal came off the bench for the first time in nine years and scored 25 points as the Phoenix Suns ended a four-game skid with a 109-99 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. Beal was shifted to a reserve role before the game and scored 20 points in the second half as the Suns overcame …

Jonathan Kuminga ties career high with 34 points, Warriors beat Suns 109-105
1 week, 4 days ago

Jonathan Kuminga ties career high with 34 points, Warriors beat Suns 109-105

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Jonathan Kuminga had 34 points and made the go-ahead free throw in the Golden State Warriors’ 109-105 win over the Phoenix Suns on Saturday. Kuminga made both free throws to put Golden State ahead and tie his career high in points a day after setting it against the Clippers on Friday. Durant, who led the Suns with …

Durant and Beal score 27 points each, Suns beat Nuggets 110-100 to close out Christmas slate
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2 weeks ago

Durant and Beal score 27 points each, Suns beat Nuggets 110-100 to close out Christmas slate

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal each scored 27 points and the Phoenix Suns beat the Denver Nuggets 110-100 on Wednesday night in the nightcap to the NBA’s Christmas slate of games. The Nuggets blew out Phoenix 117-90 on Monday night in Denver, but the Suns put up much more of a fight despite playing without Devin Booker and …

Kevin Durant after Suns’ Christmas win: NBA here to stay but ‘in a rough patch’
2 weeks ago

Kevin Durant after Suns’ Christmas win: NBA here to stay but ‘in a rough patch’

New York Times  

PHOENIX — Late Christmas night, at the tail end of an NBA showcase lineup, the Phoenix Suns came out against the Denver Nuggets and hit their first six 3-point attempts. I’m trying to think about it and understand it because I love this game and I want to see it keep going.” Under coach Mike Budenholzer, in his first year …

Middleton and Lopez lead the way as Bucks pound Bulls 112-91 without Giannis, Lillard
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Middleton and Lopez lead the way as Bucks pound Bulls 112-91 without Giannis, Lillard

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez each scored 21 points, Bobby Portis added 19 points and 13 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Chicago Bulls 112-91 on Monday without Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. Bulls: The Bulls were a bit thin in the backcourt, with Lonzo Ball out with an illness and Josh Giddey missing his third straight …

Phoenix faces Denver following Durant’s 43-point performance
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Phoenix faces Denver following Durant’s 43-point performance

Associated Press  

Phoenix Suns vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Monday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nuggets -5.5; over/under is 232.5 BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix faces the Denver Nuggets after Kevin Durant scored 43 points in the Suns’ 133-125 loss to the Detroit Pistons. The Nuggets average 11.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.3 fewer makes per game than the Suns allow. LAST …

Cunningham has 28 points, 13 assists to lead the Pistons past the Suns 133-125
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Cunningham has 28 points, 13 assists to lead the Pistons past the Suns 133-125

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Cade Cunningham scored 28 points and had 13 assists, Jalen Duren added 17 points and 11 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons beat the Phoenix Suns 133-125 on Saturday night. The Suns played their first game of the season without four-time All-Star guard Devin Booker, who is out with left groin soreness. Key moment The Suns had a little …

Bulls face the Celtics on 3-game win streak
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Bulls face the Celtics on 3-game win streak

Associated Press  

Boston Celtics vs. Chicago Bulls Chicago; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Chicago will look to keep its three-game win streak going when the Bulls take on Boston. The Celtics’ 45.6% shooting percentage from the field this season is 2.2 percentage points lower than the Bulls have given up to their opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Bulls: 6-4, averaging 121.3 points, …

Jonathan Kuminga scores career-high 33 points, Warriors beat Rockets 99-93 to snap 5-game skid
1 month ago

Jonathan Kuminga scores career-high 33 points, Warriors beat Rockets 99-93 to snap 5-game skid

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Jonathan Kuminga scored a career-high 33 points and made two crucial layups over the final 1:04, and the Golden State Warriors snapped a five-game losing streak by beating the Houston Rockets 99-93 on Thursday night. Andrew Wiggins added 23 points and Brandin Podziemski grabbed 12 rebounds for the Warriors in the opening game of a home back-to-back. …

Devin Booker scores 27, Suns win 113-105 as Warriors lose their 4th straight game
1 month, 1 week ago

Devin Booker scores 27, Suns win 113-105 as Warriors lose their 4th straight game

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Devin Booker scored 27 points, Kevin Durant added 21 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Golden State Warriors 113-105 on Saturday night. Tyus Jones added 19 points and nine assists, making 7 of 9 shots, including 4 of 5 3-pointers. The Warriors trailed by 17 at halftime but cut the margin to 85-78 by the start of the …

Bradley Beal, Kevin Durant both return from injury, lead the Suns past the Lakers 127-100
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1 month, 1 week ago

Bradley Beal, Kevin Durant both return from injury, lead the Suns past the Lakers 127-100

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant each scored 23 points and the Phoenix Suns celebrated the healthy return of both players with a 127-100 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. Devin Booker led the way with 26 points and had 10 assists as the Suns snapped a five-game losing streak. Grayson Allen added 10 points off …

DeRozan scores 34, Kings rally to win in OT 127-118, ending Suns’ win streak at 7
1 month, 4 weeks ago

DeRozan scores 34, Kings rally to win in OT 127-118, ending Suns’ win streak at 7

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — DeMar DeRozan scored the Kings’ first eight points in overtime and Sacramento snapped the Phoenix Suns’ winning streak at seven with a 127-118 win Sunday night. The Suns led through the fourth quarter until Keegan Murray tipped in his own missed shot with 3.9 seconds to play to give Sacramento a one-point lead. But Murray committed a foul …

Suns Dominate Trail Blazers, Clinching Fourth Straight Win
2 months ago

Suns Dominate Trail Blazers, Clinching Fourth Straight Win

Associated Press  

The Phoenix Suns defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 103-97 in a thrilling game. Devin Booker shone with 28 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists, while Kevin Durant contributed 21 points for the Suns. The Suns dominated the third quarter, outscoring the Trail Blazers 44-18, and held on for the victory.

Kevin Durant, LeBron James and NBA’s ‘Uncle Brigade’ won’t stop fighting. Treasure it
2 months, 1 week ago

Kevin Durant, LeBron James and NBA’s ‘Uncle Brigade’ won’t stop fighting. Treasure it

New York Times  

Kevin Durant finished with 31 points in a win Saturday over Dallas, joining the 29,000 Points Club. If Durant, who turned 36 in September, has a moderately good year by his standards, he’ll score upward of 1,500 points this season. Meanwhile, saying Durant could average 25 points per game is a cold take, cooler than a polar bear’s toenails. But …

Suns Rally for 109-105 Win, Hand Lakers First Loss
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2 months, 1 week ago

Suns Rally for 109-105 Win, Hand Lakers First Loss

Associated Press  

The Phoenix Suns rallied to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 109-105 on Monday night, snapping the Lakers' three-game winning streak. Devin Booker led the Suns with 33 points, while Kevin Durant added 30 and 10 assists. The Suns dominated the fourth quarter, outscoring the Lakers 30-18 to secure the victory.

Suns Dominate Mavericks, Clinching Crucial Victory
2 months, 1 week ago

Suns Dominate Mavericks, Clinching Crucial Victory

Associated Press  

The Phoenix Suns defeated the Dallas Mavericks 114-102 on Saturday night. Kevin Durant led the Suns with 31 points, while Jusuf Nurkic added 18 points and 14 rebounds. The Suns led by as many as 13 in the first half but settled for a 63-55 lead at the break. The Suns bounced back after blowing a 22-point lead against the …

Suns Dominate Clippers in Thrilling OT Victory
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Suns Dominate Clippers in Thrilling OT Victory

Associated Press  

The Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 116-113 in overtime, spoiling the Clippers' Intuit Dome debut. Kevin Durant led the Suns with 25 points, while Bradley Beal added 24. The Suns dominated the paint and outrebounded the Clippers by nine, with Jusuf Nurkic contributing 21 points for the Clippers. The Suns won despite a late push by the Clippers, …

Phoenix Suns Triumph in Thrilling OT Thriller, Spoiling Clippers' Opening Night
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Phoenix Suns Triumph in Thrilling OT Thriller, Spoiling Clippers' Opening Night

CNN  

The Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 116-113 in their opening night matchup at the Intuit Dome. Kevin Durant led the Suns with 25 points, seven rebounds, three steals, and a block, while Bradley Beal added 24 points. The Clippers had a chance to win in the final seconds but failed to catch a three-pointer from the inbounds pass.

Kevin Durant returns to US lineup, scores 23 points on near-perfect shooting to lead win over Serbia
5 months, 1 week ago

Kevin Durant returns to US lineup, scores 23 points on near-perfect shooting to lead win over Serbia

Associated Press  

VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France — Kevin Durant is back. Durant — the all-time leading scorer in U.S. men’s Olympic history — scored 23 points on 8-for-9 shooting in just under 17 minutes of action Sunday, helping the Americans roll past Serbia 110-84 in the Olympic opener for both teams. “We’re talking about Kevin Durant as a sixth man,” U.S. guard Stephen Curry …

Kevin Durant has calf strain, USA Basketball considers him day-to-day at Olympic camp
6 months ago

Kevin Durant has calf strain, USA Basketball considers him day-to-day at Olympic camp

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Kevin Durant is dealing with calf soreness that has kept him from being a full participant in USA Basketball’s training camp for the Paris Olympics, though he has assured team officials that he does not expect the issue to be a major one. “We’re just going to show an abundance of caution.” Durant is the second forward …

Stephen Curry has 22 points, Warriors rally to beat Trail Blazers 100-92
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Stephen Curry has 22 points, Warriors rally to beat Trail Blazers 100-92

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Stephen Curry had 22 points and the Golden State Warriors rallied down the stretch for a 100-92 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night. Obviously, wasn’t his best shooting night but he made some big ones down the stretch,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. The Blazers went up 64-62 on Henderson’s floater but the lead …

NBA: Suns' Devin Booker Joins Wilt Chamberlain in Elite Company With 50-Point Outburst in Win vs New Orleans Pelicans
9 months, 1 week ago

NBA: Suns' Devin Booker Joins Wilt Chamberlain in Elite Company With 50-Point Outburst in Win vs New Orleans Pelicans

News 18  

Devin Booker scored 52 points, the fifth-highest scoring game of his career, to power the Phoenix Suns to a 124-111 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night, bringing them within a game of the Pelicans for the No. In addition to his 52-point outburst in Phoenix’s 123-109 victory over New Orleans in the Smoothie King Center on Jan. …

NBA roundup: Suns ride Devin Booker’s 52 to win
9 months, 1 week ago

NBA roundup: Suns ride Devin Booker’s 52 to win

The Hindu  

Devin Booker scored 52 points against the New Orleans Pelicans for the second time this season and the visiting Phoenix Suns tightened the Western Conference playoff race with a 124-111 victory on Monday night. Kevin Durant added 20 points, Jusuf Nurkic had 19 points and 19 rebounds, and Bradley Beal scored 13 points as the Suns pulled within one game …

Devin Booker scores 52 points to lift the Suns over the Pelicans 124-111
9 months, 1 week ago

Devin Booker scores 52 points to lift the Suns over the Pelicans 124-111

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Devin Booker scored 52 points, the fifth-highest scoring game of his career, to power the Phoenix Suns to a 124-111 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night, bringing them within a game of the Pelicans for the No. In addition to his 52-point outburst in Phoenix’s 123-109 victory over New Orleans in the Smoothie King …

DeRozan, Caruso light it up as Bulls knock off Timberwolves 109-101
9 months, 1 week ago

DeRozan, Caruso light it up as Bulls knock off Timberwolves 109-101

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — DeMar DeRozan had 27 points and eight assists and Alex Caruso added 21 points on a season-high seven 3-pointers as the hot-shooting Chicago Bulls beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 109-101 on Sunday. Nikola Vucevic had 19 points and eight rebounds, Coby White scored 17 and Ayo Dosunmu added 13 for the Bulls, who shot 52.5% from the floor, including …

Kevin Durant scores 30 points to lead Suns to another win in Denver, 104-97
9 months, 1 week ago

Kevin Durant scores 30 points to lead Suns to another win in Denver, 104-97

Associated Press  

DENVER — Kevin Durant had 30 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks and the Phoenix Suns won in Denver for the second time this month, beating the defending champion Nuggets 104-97 on Wednesday night. “I’m glad we didn’t let that San Antonio game bleed over to the next game,” Durant said in reference to the Suns’ road loss Monday night …

DeMar DeRozan’s 46 leads Bulls past Pacers in OT
9 months, 3 weeks ago

DeMar DeRozan’s 46 leads Bulls past Pacers in OT

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — DeMar DeRozan scored 46 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer in overtime, to help the Chicago Bulls outlast the Indiana Pacers 132-129 on Wednesday night. “It’s like a survival mode that kicks in, in a fun way,” DeRozan said. It always reminds me of my childhood, being a kid and doing the little fake countdown, jumping on the bed, …

Kevin Durant scores 37 points, rallying Suns to 117-111 victory over Cavaliers
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Kevin Durant scores 37 points, rallying Suns to 117-111 victory over Cavaliers

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Kevin Durant scored 37 points and Devin Booker had 27 in his return from a right ankle sprain, rallying the Phoenix Suns to a 117-111 victory over the injury-depleted Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night. “It’s good to have him out there with his talent and I’m glad he was able to get his feet wet in a tight …

Durant leads Phoenix against Cleveland after 45-point outing
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Durant leads Phoenix against Cleveland after 45-point outing

Associated Press  

Phoenix Suns vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Suns -5.5; over/under is 223.5 BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix visits the Cleveland Cavaliers after Kevin Durant scored 45 points in the Suns’ 117-107 loss to the Boston Celtics. Cleveland is seventh in the league with 15.4 fast break points per game led by Donovan Mitchell averaging 4.9. …

Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown lead Celtics past Suns 117-107, snapping rare 2-game skid
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown lead Celtics past Suns 117-107, snapping rare 2-game skid

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Jayson Tatum scored 29 points, Jaylen Brown added 27 and the NBA-leading Boston Celtics beat the Phoenix Suns 117-107 on Saturday night. “You want to be a special team, you’ve got to do a good job responding.” Tatum said the Celtics used Friday’s off day in Phoenix to recharge, playing 18 holes of golf and enjoying some sunshine …

Kevin Durant scores 35, Grayson Allen adds 26 and the Suns beat the Raptors 120-113
10 months ago

Kevin Durant scores 35, Grayson Allen adds 26 and the Suns beat the Raptors 120-113

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Kevin Durant scored 35 points, Grayson Allen added 26 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Toronto Raptors 120-113 on Thursday night. “It feels good, I’m getting good looks,” Allen said. “I’m getting a mix of in-rhythm looks and quick ones.” Allen was acquired just before the season started in the trade that sent Deandre Ayton to Portland. “He …

Durant erupts in OT, leads Suns to 117-107 win over Nuggets after blowing 22-point lead
10 months ago

Durant erupts in OT, leads Suns to 117-107 win over Nuggets after blowing 22-point lead

Associated Press  

DENVER — Kevin Durant was off the mark with his jumper — until it mattered most. Durant scored 35 points, including eight in overtime, and the short-handed Phoenix Suns rebounded after blowing a 22-point lead in the second half to beat the Denver Nuggets 117-107 on Tuesday night. “I knew coming across half-court, ‘This is do-or-die right here, I’ve got …

Durant, Suns to host Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder
10 months ago

Durant, Suns to host Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder

Associated Press  

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Phoenix Suns Phoenix; Sunday, 9:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Thunder -4; over/under is 235 BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix takes on Oklahoma City in a matchup of Western Conference teams. Phoenix is ninth in the Western Conference with 26.5 assists per game led by Devin Booker averaging 6.8. LAST 10 GAMES: Suns: 6-4, averaging 116.6 points, …

Green, VanVleet lead Rockets past Suns, 118-109. Phoenix star Booker injures ankle
10 months ago

Green, VanVleet lead Rockets past Suns, 118-109. Phoenix star Booker injures ankle

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Jalen Green scored 34 points, Fred VanVleet added 24 and the Houston Rockets beat the Phoenix Suns 118-109 on Saturday night to split a two-game series. Phoenix All-Star Devin Booker left late in the game because of a sprained right ankle when he stepped on teammate Royce O’Neale’s foot, while fellow Suns guard Bradley Beal was ejected in …

Devin Booker scores 35 points, Kevin Durant adds 24 to help the Suns beat the Rockets, 110-105
10 months, 1 week ago

Devin Booker scores 35 points, Kevin Durant adds 24 to help the Suns beat the Rockets, 110-105

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Phoenix All-Star Devin Booker and Houston rookie Cam Whitmore got into a minor scuffle midway through the fourth quarter Thursday night and both players were called for a technical foul. Booker scored 35 points, Kevin Durant added 24 and the Suns held off the Rockets 110-105, with the teams set to meet again in Phoenix on Saturday night. …

Curry has 31 points and 11 rebounds, leads Warriors to 110-99 victory over Knicks
10 months, 1 week ago

Curry has 31 points and 11 rebounds, leads Warriors to 110-99 victory over Knicks

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A much better start for Stephen Curry led to one of the best in the NBA this season for the Golden State Warriors. Curry had 31 points and 11 rebounds, bouncing back from a scoreless first half in his last game with a double-double by the midpoint of this one, and the Warriors beat the New York …

DeMar DeRozan scores 35 points, Bulls outlast Cavaliers 132-123 in 2OT
10 months, 1 week ago

DeMar DeRozan scores 35 points, Bulls outlast Cavaliers 132-123 in 2OT

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — DeMar DeRozan made the big shots down the stretch and Andre Drummond dominated on the glass. DeRozan scored 35 points, Drummond had 26 rebounds and Chicago outlasted the Cleveland Cavaliers 132-123 in double overtime Wednesday night. DeRozan scored 16 points in the 10 extra minutes, helping the Bulls bounce back from a loss to lowly Detroit one night …

Fred VanVleet, Jabari Smith Jr. help Rockets hold off Suns, 114-110
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Fred VanVleet, Jabari Smith Jr. help Rockets hold off Suns, 114-110

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Fred VanVleet scored 23 points, Jabari Smith Jr. had 22 points and 16 rebounds and the Houston Rockets withstood Phoenix’s late surge to beat the Suns 114-110 on Friday night. “We came out strong in the first quarter … but didn’t sustain it.” Houston led by double-digits to start the fourth, but the Suns took the lead with …

Damian Lillard turns All-Star Weekend into Dame Time with game MVP, 3-Point Contest win
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Damian Lillard turns All-Star Weekend into Dame Time with game MVP, 3-Point Contest win

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — Damian Lillard went to seven All-Star Games with the Portland Trail Blazers. Pretty cool he gets to bring the All-Star MVP back to his hometown and back to his family.” On back-to-back nights, Lillard put on a show for the crowd and while viewers at home might have appreciated the show, the hometown crowd in Indianapolis did not …

Thompson scores 26, Curry has five 3s in the 4th as Warriors beat Jazz 129-107 without Kerr
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Thompson scores 26, Curry has five 3s in the 4th as Warriors beat Jazz 129-107 without Kerr

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Klay Thompson scored 26 points, Stephen Curry made five 3-pointers in the fourth quarter and had 25 and the Golden State Warriors beat the Utah Jazz 129-107 on Monday night without coach Steve Kerr. “They know if I hit a couple shots, they know I’m probably going to keep shooting.” Thompson scored his most points since …

Stephen Curry hits 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds left, Warriors beat Suns 113-112
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Stephen Curry hits 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds left, Warriors beat Suns 113-112

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — As soon as Bradley Beal lunged for the steal to try to keep the ball from Stephen Curry with 3.3 seconds left, the Phoenix guard knew it was a bad gamble. And with Beal out of the play, Curry hit a 33-footer to help the Golden State Warriors beat the Suns 113-112 on Saturday night for their …

Kyrie Irving scores 36 in return to Brooklyn, teams with Doncic to lead Mavs past Nets
11 months ago

Kyrie Irving scores 36 in return to Brooklyn, teams with Doncic to lead Mavs past Nets

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Kyrie Irving scored 36 points in a dazzling return to Brooklyn exactly one year after he was traded to Dallas, leading the Mavericks to a 119-107 victory over the Nets on Tuesday night. SUNS 114, BUCKS 106 PHOENIX — Devin Booker scored 32 points, Kevin Durant added 28 Phoenix beat short-handed Milwaukee. BULLS 129, TIMBERWOLVES 123, OT …

Kevin Durant scores 33 points in Brooklyn return, leads Suns to 136-120 victory over the Nets
11 months, 1 week ago

Kevin Durant scores 33 points in Brooklyn return, leads Suns to 136-120 victory over the Nets

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Kevin Durant was cheered before the game, then booed when it started. Even though I love these people here, I love to shut them up,” Durant said after scoring 33 points to lead the Suns to a 136-120 victory Wednesday night. With a team like that you know they’re going to shoot well, just those three guys …

DeRozan has 20 points and the Bulls snap 2-game skid with 104-96 win over the Blazers
11 months, 1 week ago

DeRozan has 20 points and the Bulls snap 2-game skid with 104-96 win over the Blazers

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — DeMar DeRozan finished with 20 points and the Chicago Bulls snapped a two-game losing streak with a 104-96 victory over the Portland Trail Blazer on Sunday night. Anfernee Simons’ 3-pointer with 4:34 left got Portland within 92-89 before DeRozan’s 3 on the other end ended the threat. “It just feels good because of the work I put …

Why Kevin Durant’s game-winning shot sparked memories of Jordan for members of the ’89 Bulls
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Kevin Durant’s game-winning shot sparked memories of Jordan for members of the ’89 Bulls

New York Times  

PHOENIX — The comparison surfaced not long after Kevin Durant finished off the Chicago Bulls on Monday. pic.twitter.com/EEw60HC8Uf — Phoenix Suns January 23, 2024 If you thought Durant’s incredible shot resembled Michael Jordan’s iconic double-pump jumper to eliminate the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of the first round of the 1989 playoffs, you’re not alone. “We realized how big the …

Kevin Durant scores 40 points, Suns hold off Pacers 117-110 for 5th straight victory
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Kevin Durant scores 40 points, Suns hold off Pacers 117-110 for 5th straight victory

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The Big 3 is starting to become a reality for the Phoenix Suns. Kevin Durant scored 40 points, Devin Booker had 26 and the Suns beat the Indiana Pacers 117-110 on Sunday night for their fifth straight victory. It’s the second straight game that the All-Star trio of Durant, Booker and Beal has combined for 91 points. “And …

Suns’ Kevin Durant just a little bit better (and taller) in win over Pacers
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Suns’ Kevin Durant just a little bit better (and taller) in win over Pacers

New York Times  

PHOENIX — Early in Sunday night’s fourth quarter, Kevin Durant took a pass high on the left side at Footprint Center. “I’ve always thought it was cool to say I’m a 6-9 forward,” Durant told The Wall Street Journal. '” Kevin Durant, somewhere in the vicinity of 7 feet tall, shoots over the Pacers’ Aaron Nesmith during Sunday’s game in …

NBA: Golden State Warriors Rally to Beat Chicago Bulls, San Antonio Spurs Rout Charlotte Hornets
11 months, 3 weeks ago

NBA: Golden State Warriors Rally to Beat Chicago Bulls, San Antonio Spurs Rout Charlotte Hornets

News 18  

Golden State stars Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry shook off slow starts to power the Warriors to a much-needed 140-131 NBA victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday. “When he keeps it simple like that and just shoots when he’s open and keeps moving the ball, that’s when he’s at his best.” Curry added nine assists and Jonathan Kuminga added …

Suns, without Durant, rout Trail Blazers 109-88 for 4th straight win
1 year ago

Suns, without Durant, rout Trail Blazers 109-88 for 4th straight win

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Bradley Beal scored 21 points and the Phoenix Suns beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-88 on Monday night for their fourth consecutive victory. Durant scored 31 points in Sunday’s victory over Orlando, but coach Frank Vogel said he tweaked the hamstring late in the game. Our bench tonight gets the game ball.” Scoot Henderson led the Trail Blazers …

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