Suns' gamble on Durant-Booker tandem fails to pay dividends
Phoenix has important decisions to make, after its midseason acquisition of Kevin Durant left much to be desired.MAY 12, 2023
KEVIN DURANT #35 - SMALL FORWARD - PHOENIX SUNS
27.6 PPG •
6.6 RPG •
3.4 APG
27.6 PPG
6.6 RPG
3.4 APG
Where Does Kevin Durant and Suns Go From Here? | Raptors Show
MAY 12, 2023 • YOUTUBE
23-point outing not enough Durant supplied 23 points (8-19 FG, 7-7 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one block in 37 minutes during Thursday's 125-100 loss to the Nuggets in Game 6 of the Western Conferen...
Impact Durant led an anemic Suns offense in this game, but his efforts were not enough to lead Phoenix to a decisive Game 7. Durant was healthy during the entire playoff run, and there's no question that was positive given all the injury woes that plagued him throughout the campaign, but he couldn't carry the Suns to a title, which was the main reason Phoenix acquired him before the trade deadline in the first place. Durant ends the playoffs with averages of 29.0 points, 8.7 rebounds and 5.5 assists across 42.3 minutes per game in 11 postseason appearances.
MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Analysis | The Suns need changes after another humiliating playoff exit For Phoenix and Kevin Durant, this messy ending could become a blessing in disguise. Trading Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton is an obvious solu...
MAY 12, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Kevin Durant Talks Series Loss vs Nuggets, Postgame Interview
MAY 12, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Kevin Durant: Exchange with Nuggets Nikola Jokic near Suns huddle was 'absolutely nothing' Kevin Durant and Bruce Brown received double technical fouls for their role in an exchange around the Suns sideline huddle in Denver's Game...
MAY 10, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Nuggets make Suns pay for low-effort outing in Denver
With the exception of Devin Booker, the Suns didn't look prepared for a fight on the road.MAY 10, 2023
Kevin Durant on Game 5 Loss vs Nuggets, Postgame Interview
MAY 10, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Colin Cowherd's top 10 players left in NBA playoffs
Colin Cowherd revealed his 10 best players remaining in the playoffs, with a few surprising picks at the top.MAY 10, 2023
Suns vs Nuggets: Prediction, Game 6 odds, schedule and TV channel
The Phoenix Suns will take on the Denver Nuggets in an Western Conference semifinal series, and we've got the latest betting odds from FOX B...MAY 9, 2023
Deandre Ayton struggling, but Devin Booker, Kevin Durant carrying load for Suns Deandre Ayton has had a tough stretch, but the Phoenix Suns do need him to win the NBA playoff series against the Denver Nuggets.
MAY 8, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Monster double-double in victory Durant contributed 36 points (11-19 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 12-13 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals across 44 minutes during Sunday's 129-124 victory over the Nuggets in...
Impact Durant logged his highest total of the playoffs in the Game 4 win and his third double-double of the postseason. Although the Nuggets were well aware that Durant and Devin Booker were going to attempt a repeat performance after getting drubbed by the duo in Game 3, they had no answer for Durant. The All-Star also nailed 12 of his 13 free throw attempts, following up his 14 points at the charity stripe in Game 3.
MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Durant Talks Game 4 Win vs Nuggets, Postgame Interview
MAY 8, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Suns' Devin Booker and Kevin Durant rise up to even series with Nuggets, with spark from Landry Shamet - The Boston Globe Shamet, who had 7 points in the first three games of the series, made four crucial 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to keep the Suns ahead.
MAY 8, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Devin Booker, Kevin Durant pull Suns level with Nuggets Devin Booker and Kevin Durant scored 36 points apiece and Landry Shamet buried four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter as the Phoenix Suns rec...
MAY 8, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Devin Booker (36 PTS) & Kevin Durant (36 PTS) Lead Suns To Game 4 W! | May 7, 2023
MAY 8, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Booker, Durant lead Suns past Nuggets, even series Suns All-Stars Kevin Durant and Devin Booker both scored tied for a team-high 36 points apiece.
MAY 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
