Kevin Durant moves past Hakeem Olajuwon in all-time scoring list
StatMuse: Kevin Durant is now 12th all-time in scoring. The only player in the top 20 to play fewer than 1,000 games. statmuse.com/nba/player/kev…
Source: Twitter @statmuse
Source: Twitter @statmuse
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
LeBron James on playing against Kevin Durant: “We don’t have many matchups left. Not sure how many we have left, so you don’t ever want to take it for granted when you’re out there with such a great player, one of the best to ever play this game. It’s always a treat. It’s fun.” pic.twitter.com/GFaJnWyf5W – 4:42 AM
LeBron James on playing against Kevin Durant: “We don’t have many matchups left. Not sure how many we have left, so you don’t ever want to take it for granted when you’re out there with such a great player, one of the best to ever play this game. It’s always a treat. It’s fun.” pic.twitter.com/GFaJnWyf5W – 4:42 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Not a bad way to debut alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo for Damian Lillard, who had 39 points to lead Milwaukee against Philadelphia 🦌
Elsewhere, LeBron James beat Kevin Durant in their first official matchup since December 2018, pushing the Lakers late:
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 4:05 AM
Not a bad way to debut alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo for Damian Lillard, who had 39 points to lead Milwaukee against Philadelphia 🦌
Elsewhere, LeBron James beat Kevin Durant in their first official matchup since December 2018, pushing the Lakers late:
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 4:05 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron reflected that he and Kevin Durant “don’t have many matchups left,” and that he savored this one.
Their first meeting was Jan. 8, 2008 in Cleveland, with the Cavs beating the SuperSonics 95-79. LeBron had 22 and 8, and KD 24 and 6. – 1:50 AM
LeBron reflected that he and Kevin Durant “don’t have many matchups left,” and that he savored this one.
Their first meeting was Jan. 8, 2008 in Cleveland, with the Cavs beating the SuperSonics 95-79. LeBron had 22 and 8, and KD 24 and 6. – 1:50 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lakers’ LeBron James on matching up against Kevin Durant again pic.twitter.com/AMkLFi7LLW – 1:45 AM
Lakers’ LeBron James on matching up against Kevin Durant again pic.twitter.com/AMkLFi7LLW – 1:45 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns were a +18 in Kevin Durant’s 39 minutes and a -23 in the 9 minutes he sat – 1:30 AM
Suns were a +18 in Kevin Durant’s 39 minutes and a -23 in the 9 minutes he sat – 1:30 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“It’s hard to maneuver when everybody is just watching me at all times.”
“They played almost a zone when I caught the ball.”
“My mom had a crush on Olajuwon.”
Kevin Durant on Phoenix #Suns loss at L.A. #Lakers and passing Hakeem Olajuwon for 12th on NBA all-time scoring list. pic.twitter.com/kTfsX1CYEo – 1:28 AM
“It’s hard to maneuver when everybody is just watching me at all times.”
“They played almost a zone when I caught the ball.”
“My mom had a crush on Olajuwon.”
Kevin Durant on Phoenix #Suns loss at L.A. #Lakers and passing Hakeem Olajuwon for 12th on NBA all-time scoring list. pic.twitter.com/kTfsX1CYEo – 1:28 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Kevin Durant on facing off against LeBron James again and how he influenced his career pic.twitter.com/nU2xoWAMlG – 1:08 AM
Kevin Durant on facing off against LeBron James again and how he influenced his career pic.twitter.com/nU2xoWAMlG – 1:08 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
LeBron shares a moment with Wanda Durant after the game 💛
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/9k4FjG6jsh – 1:06 AM
LeBron shares a moment with Wanda Durant after the game 💛
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/9k4FjG6jsh – 1:06 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Kevin Durant on needing more help in the end pic.twitter.com/hDQ9qJytSi – 1:06 AM
Kevin Durant on needing more help in the end pic.twitter.com/hDQ9qJytSi – 1:06 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
We’re going live to make some sense out of that ugly 4th quarter and KD’s performance! Come hang out:
youtube.com/watch?v=fq2TkJ… pic.twitter.com/BAd112EpTE – 12:54 AM
We’re going live to make some sense out of that ugly 4th quarter and KD’s performance! Come hang out:
youtube.com/watch?v=fq2TkJ… pic.twitter.com/BAd112EpTE – 12:54 AM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Lakers’ LeBron James skies to deflect a pass to Suns’ Kevin Durant pic.twitter.com/4xHXyA8m0w – 12:50 AM
Lakers’ LeBron James skies to deflect a pass to Suns’ Kevin Durant pic.twitter.com/4xHXyA8m0w – 12:50 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Kevin Durant passes Hakeem Olajuwon for #12 on the all-time NBA scoring list.
He now has 26,949 total points.
KD scored 15,942 points in OKC. So 59.2% of KD’s total career points were in a Thunder jersey. – 12:45 AM
Kevin Durant passes Hakeem Olajuwon for #12 on the all-time NBA scoring list.
He now has 26,949 total points.
KD scored 15,942 points in OKC. So 59.2% of KD’s total career points were in a Thunder jersey. – 12:45 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Suns played one of the most embarrassing fourth quarters I’ve ever seen
Kevin Durant: 9 points on 4/11 FGs, 0:3 assist-TO
Rest of Suns: 2 points on 1/9 FGs, 1:5 assist-TO
Suns did not need a star to win that game, they could have rolled out Saben Lee and ran an actual offense🚮 – 12:43 AM
Suns played one of the most embarrassing fourth quarters I’ve ever seen
Kevin Durant: 9 points on 4/11 FGs, 0:3 assist-TO
Rest of Suns: 2 points on 1/9 FGs, 1:5 assist-TO
Suns did not need a star to win that game, they could have rolled out Saben Lee and ran an actual offense🚮 – 12:43 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Final: LAL 100, PHX 95
Durant: 39 Pts, 11 Reb, 14-28 FG
Gordon: 15 Pts, 6-16 FG
Goodwin: 14 Pts, 6 Reb, 6-15 FG
Davis: 29-13-3-3-2, 10-17 FG
Suns were outscored 28-11 in 4Q. Durant scored 9 of those 11 points – 12:43 AM
Final: LAL 100, PHX 95
Durant: 39 Pts, 11 Reb, 14-28 FG
Gordon: 15 Pts, 6-16 FG
Goodwin: 14 Pts, 6 Reb, 6-15 FG
Davis: 29-13-3-3-2, 10-17 FG
Suns were outscored 28-11 in 4Q. Durant scored 9 of those 11 points – 12:43 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
In their first matchup in over 1,775 days:
LeBron — Durant —
21 PTS 39 PTS
8 REB 11 REB
9 AST 10-13 FT
2 BLK +20 pic.twitter.com/mcHf7H3919 – 12:43 AM
In their first matchup in over 1,775 days:
LeBron — Durant —
21 PTS 39 PTS
8 REB 11 REB
9 AST 10-13 FT
2 BLK +20 pic.twitter.com/mcHf7H3919 – 12:43 AM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Kevin Durant was having a game, but in closing time, LeBron James is taking over. – 12:41 AM
Kevin Durant was having a game, but in closing time, LeBron James is taking over. – 12:41 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
LeBron James thoroughly outplayed Kevin Durant late in their first meeting since ‘19. – 12:41 AM
LeBron James thoroughly outplayed Kevin Durant late in their first meeting since ‘19. – 12:41 AM
Kenny Beecham @KOT4Q
Shoutout Bron and KD. Been waiting on this for years and they both delivered – 12:40 AM
Shoutout Bron and KD. Been waiting on this for years and they both delivered – 12:40 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
James drive at Nurkic.
Durant missed 3.
James drive at Nurkic. Fouled.
#Suns down four with 41 seconds left. #Lakers pic.twitter.com/r04aTEZ8np – 12:39 AM
James drive at Nurkic.
Durant missed 3.
James drive at Nurkic. Fouled.
#Suns down four with 41 seconds left. #Lakers pic.twitter.com/r04aTEZ8np – 12:39 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Crazy finish by Durant through the contact to pass Hakeem on the scoring list.
Up to No. 12. – 12:37 AM
Crazy finish by Durant through the contact to pass Hakeem on the scoring list.
Up to No. 12. – 12:37 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Kevin Durant scores on an and-1 layup to tie the game at 91-91 with 1:30 to go and brings his total to 37 for the night, passing Hakeem Olajuwon for No. 12 on the all-time scoring list. – 12:36 AM
Kevin Durant scores on an and-1 layup to tie the game at 91-91 with 1:30 to go and brings his total to 37 for the night, passing Hakeem Olajuwon for No. 12 on the all-time scoring list. – 12:36 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Kevin Durant is now 12th all-time in scoring.
The only player in the top 20 to play fewer than 1,000 games. statmuse.com/nba/player/kev… – 12:36 AM
Kevin Durant is now 12th all-time in scoring.
The only player in the top 20 to play fewer than 1,000 games. statmuse.com/nba/player/kev… – 12:36 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant with 37, passes Hakeem Olajuwon for 12th all-time on NBA scoring list.
Misses FT. Tie game with 1:20 left. #Suns #Lakers – 12:36 AM
Durant with 37, passes Hakeem Olajuwon for 12th all-time on NBA scoring list.
Misses FT. Tie game with 1:20 left. #Suns #Lakers – 12:36 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Successful challenge on Durant strip of a driving James.
#Suns ball down four with Durant fouled by James and Reaves, on Lakers still not in the penalty.
Durant jumper. Down two. #Lakers – 12:35 AM
Successful challenge on Durant strip of a driving James.
#Suns ball down four with Durant fouled by James and Reaves, on Lakers still not in the penalty.
Durant jumper. Down two. #Lakers – 12:35 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
With LAL up 91-87, there was a foul called on Durant with 2:19 to play and LeBron heading to the line, but Phoenix challenged the play and won it. Refs overturned, and awarded Suns the ball, saying LeBron lost it before KD fouled him. – 12:34 AM
With LAL up 91-87, there was a foul called on Durant with 2:19 to play and LeBron heading to the line, but Phoenix challenged the play and won it. Refs overturned, and awarded Suns the ball, saying LeBron lost it before KD fouled him. – 12:34 AM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Kevin Durant is 1 for 6 with three turnovers in this fourth quarter. About as ugly as you can see him play. – 12:33 AM
Kevin Durant is 1 for 6 with three turnovers in this fourth quarter. About as ugly as you can see him play. – 12:33 AM
Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
KD was not about to get dunked on by Bron in years 17 & 21 respectively lmao – 12:31 AM
KD was not about to get dunked on by Bron in years 17 & 21 respectively lmao – 12:31 AM
Bob Garcia @bgarciaivsports
LeBron went into “I’m going to do it myself” mode. Would have been a mad house if he would have threw that down on KD. – 12:29 AM
LeBron went into “I’m going to do it myself” mode. Would have been a mad house if he would have threw that down on KD. – 12:29 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
James end to end, fouled by Durant on drive.
Durant was bent over.
Timeout #Lakers. #Suns down two with 3:07 left. – 12:28 AM
James end to end, fouled by Durant on drive.
Durant was bent over.
Timeout #Lakers. #Suns down two with 3:07 left. – 12:28 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns offense completely stalled out with KD resting and hasn’t been able to recover. 8 turnovers and only 1 made FG for 3 points in the 4th quarter – 12:27 AM
Suns offense completely stalled out with KD resting and hasn’t been able to recover. 8 turnovers and only 1 made FG for 3 points in the 4th quarter – 12:27 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Suns with zero interior threat. KD at the 5 lineups against actual size is a good way to get your ass kicked – 12:26 AM
Suns with zero interior threat. KD at the 5 lineups against actual size is a good way to get your ass kicked – 12:26 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
After AD got an and-1 against Eric Gordon (Durant has been at the 5 the last few minutes), Phoenix put Nurkic back in (5 PF’s).
Nurkic has struggled to defend Davis, too; we’ll see if LAL keep going inside. – 12:26 AM
After AD got an and-1 against Eric Gordon (Durant has been at the 5 the last few minutes), Phoenix put Nurkic back in (5 PF’s).
Nurkic has struggled to defend Davis, too; we’ll see if LAL keep going inside. – 12:26 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Got Durant at the 5 trying to handle Davis inside.
#Suns went with Durant at the five in the preseason against the Lakers. Was only for a few possessions.
This is different.
Late in game, he’s played 34 minutes, carried offense with 33 and Davis is working inside. #Lakers – 12:22 AM
Got Durant at the 5 trying to handle Davis inside.
#Suns went with Durant at the five in the preseason against the Lakers. Was only for a few possessions.
This is different.
Late in game, he’s played 34 minutes, carried offense with 33 and Davis is working inside. #Lakers – 12:22 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant huge transition block on Gabe Vincent.
#Suns up three with under six left. #Lakers – 12:19 AM
Durant huge transition block on Gabe Vincent.
#Suns up three with under six left. #Lakers – 12:19 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
KD at the 5 for a bit here. Lakers have both AD and Wood out there. – 12:19 AM
KD at the 5 for a bit here. Lakers have both AD and Wood out there. – 12:19 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Kevin Durant has 33 points tonight. Four more and he’ll pass Hakeem Olajuwon for No. 12 on the all-time scoring list. – 12:18 AM
Kevin Durant has 33 points tonight. Four more and he’ll pass Hakeem Olajuwon for No. 12 on the all-time scoring list. – 12:18 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
28-5 with Durant on the bench.
So now you need damn near 40 minutes from 35yo KD just to win the game – 12:13 AM
28-5 with Durant on the bench.
So now you need damn near 40 minutes from 35yo KD just to win the game – 12:13 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Gordon looked to hit Nurkic and the pass hit Nurkic in the head.
Ouch.
#Suns up four as Durant checks back in with 30 points. #Lakers – 12:12 AM
Gordon looked to hit Nurkic and the pass hit Nurkic in the head.
Ouch.
#Suns up four as Durant checks back in with 30 points. #Lakers – 12:12 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
An 8-0 run with Durant sitting has KD returning at the 9:28 mark, already having played 30 minutes. We’ll see if LAL switch up the defensive coverage on him. – 12:12 AM
An 8-0 run with Durant sitting has KD returning at the 9:28 mark, already having played 30 minutes. We’ll see if LAL switch up the defensive coverage on him. – 12:12 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
KD is COOKING 🔥
He posted 15 in the 3Q and has 30 points so far 😮💨
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/nOE7srfp1r – 12:09 AM
KD is COOKING 🔥
He posted 15 in the 3Q and has 30 points so far 😮💨
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/nOE7srfp1r – 12:09 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns with KD: +27 in 30 minutes
Suns without KD: -21 in 8 minutes – 12:09 AM
Suns with KD: +27 in 30 minutes
Suns without KD: -21 in 8 minutes – 12:09 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
The Lakers use a quick 6-0 run to trim the deficit to 6 points with 10:06 left. Timeout Suns. Phoenix is -21 in the eight minutes KD has sat. – 12:09 AM
The Lakers use a quick 6-0 run to trim the deficit to 6 points with 10:06 left. Timeout Suns. Phoenix is -21 in the eight minutes KD has sat. – 12:09 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
The Lakers made their 1st half move against this non-Durant unit, and are trying to do it again, as Davis scores the first 4 points of the 4th, and Vincent gets a steal and converts a layup to get LAL within 6.
Durant played all 12 minutes of the 1st and 3rd Q’s, and is +27. – 12:09 AM
The Lakers made their 1st half move against this non-Durant unit, and are trying to do it again, as Davis scores the first 4 points of the 4th, and Vincent gets a steal and converts a layup to get LAL within 6.
Durant played all 12 minutes of the 1st and 3rd Q’s, and is +27. – 12:09 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
End of 3Q: Suns 84, Lakers 72.
Kevin Durant (30 points, 9 rebounds) with 15 points in the quarter, including 6 in the final 1:46 (all pull-up jumpers).
Anthony Davis: 17 points, 8 rebounds, 3 blocks, 3 steals, 2 assists.
LeBron James: 11 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds. – 12:05 AM
End of 3Q: Suns 84, Lakers 72.
Kevin Durant (30 points, 9 rebounds) with 15 points in the quarter, including 6 in the final 1:46 (all pull-up jumpers).
Anthony Davis: 17 points, 8 rebounds, 3 blocks, 3 steals, 2 assists.
LeBron James: 11 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds. – 12:05 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Through 3 quarters:
Kevin Durant without Beal/Booker: 30 points on 17 shots
LeBron James and Anthony Davis combined: 28 points on 21 shots – 12:04 AM
Through 3 quarters:
Kevin Durant without Beal/Booker: 30 points on 17 shots
LeBron James and Anthony Davis combined: 28 points on 21 shots – 12:04 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Phoenix closed the 3rd Q on a 9-2 run, with Durant scoring the final 6 points to reach 30, and put the Suns up 84-72.
No Beal, no Booker, but Durant’s had a lot of good looks. – 12:03 AM
Phoenix closed the 3rd Q on a 9-2 run, with Durant scoring the final 6 points to reach 30, and put the Suns up 84-72.
No Beal, no Booker, but Durant’s had a lot of good looks. – 12:03 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 3Q: PHX 84, LAL 72
Durant: 30 Pts, 9 Reb, 10-17 FG
Gordon: 15 Pts, 6-14 FG
Goodwin: 12 Pts, 5-10 FG
Davis: 17-8-3-3-2, 7-13 FG
Durant hits a shot before the buzzer and puts up 15 in the 3Q. Big-time stuff from him so far – 12:03 AM
End of 3Q: PHX 84, LAL 72
Durant: 30 Pts, 9 Reb, 10-17 FG
Gordon: 15 Pts, 6-14 FG
Goodwin: 12 Pts, 5-10 FG
Davis: 17-8-3-3-2, 7-13 FG
Durant hits a shot before the buzzer and puts up 15 in the 3Q. Big-time stuff from him so far – 12:03 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Third quarter: Suns 84, Lakers 72
The Lakers have absolutely no answer against Kevin Durant, who has 30 points on 10-for-17 FGs (10-for-12 FTs). He’s taken over this game. LeBron has 11 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. AD has 17 points, 8 rebounds, 3 steals and 3 blocks. – 12:03 AM
Third quarter: Suns 84, Lakers 72
The Lakers have absolutely no answer against Kevin Durant, who has 30 points on 10-for-17 FGs (10-for-12 FTs). He’s taken over this game. LeBron has 11 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. AD has 17 points, 8 rebounds, 3 steals and 3 blocks. – 12:03 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
How do you not trap him off the ball there!?!?! Wow.
Kevin Durant with 15 of his 30 points in the third quarter.
Suns up 12. – 12:03 AM
How do you not trap him off the ball there!?!?! Wow.
Kevin Durant with 15 of his 30 points in the third quarter.
Suns up 12. – 12:03 AM
Bob Garcia @bgarciaivsports
Lakers can’t hit the side of a barn on open 3s tonight. Not looking good. KD is cooking them. – 12:02 AM
Lakers can’t hit the side of a barn on open 3s tonight. Not looking good. KD is cooking them. – 12:02 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL trail 73-68 with 3 minutes left in the 3rd Q, as they continue to struggle with Kevin Durant, who has 22 points on 7 of 13 FG’s with 8 of 10 FT’s, and 2 more coming after a time out. Durant is +20 tonight. – 11:53 PM
LAL trail 73-68 with 3 minutes left in the 3rd Q, as they continue to struggle with Kevin Durant, who has 22 points on 7 of 13 FG’s with 8 of 10 FT’s, and 2 more coming after a time out. Durant is +20 tonight. – 11:53 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Those Kevin Durant pull-ups are his comfort zone. Might be warming up here if the Lakers aren’t careful – 11:37 PM
Those Kevin Durant pull-ups are his comfort zone. Might be warming up here if the Lakers aren’t careful – 11:37 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Allen ran it up there and that allowed a Nurkic/Durant handoff to get downhill before the defense got set. Good stuff. – 11:37 PM
Allen ran it up there and that allowed a Nurkic/Durant handoff to get downhill before the defense got set. Good stuff. – 11:37 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Lakers 4-of-17 from 3.
This could be a problem for them.
#Suns up 52-48 at half.
PHX: Durant 15. Gordon 12. Goodwin 10 off bench.
LAL: James 11. Davis 11. Russell 10. – 11:17 PM
#Lakers 4-of-17 from 3.
This could be a problem for them.
#Suns up 52-48 at half.
PHX: Durant 15. Gordon 12. Goodwin 10 off bench.
LAL: James 11. Davis 11. Russell 10. – 11:17 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: PHX 52, LAL 48
Durant: 15 Pts, 5 Reb, 5-11 FG
Gordon: 12 Pts, 5-12 FG
Goodwin: 10 Pts, 4-7 FG
Davis: 11-5-2-2, 4-7 FG – 11:17 PM
Halftime: PHX 52, LAL 48
Durant: 15 Pts, 5 Reb, 5-11 FG
Gordon: 12 Pts, 5-12 FG
Goodwin: 10 Pts, 4-7 FG
Davis: 11-5-2-2, 4-7 FG – 11:17 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Reddish deserved to get fed for that layup in transition. He started that Durant turnover by hounding him, giving no space, allowing LeBron to come over for a soft double. KD then tries going crosscourt, and AD gets the steal. AK – 11:17 PM
Reddish deserved to get fed for that layup in transition. He started that Durant turnover by hounding him, giving no space, allowing LeBron to come over for a soft double. KD then tries going crosscourt, and AD gets the steal. AK – 11:17 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Halftime: Suns 52, Lakers 48
LeBron has 11 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Anthony Davis has 11 points and 5 rebounds. DLo has 10 points. LA outscored Phoenix by 15 points in the 6 minutes KD was off the floor. They also limited PHX to 0 second-chance points that quarter. – 11:16 PM
Halftime: Suns 52, Lakers 48
LeBron has 11 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Anthony Davis has 11 points and 5 rebounds. DLo has 10 points. LA outscored Phoenix by 15 points in the 6 minutes KD was off the floor. They also limited PHX to 0 second-chance points that quarter. – 11:16 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Really missing Nurkic’s playmaking on these Durant midpost touches – 11:14 PM
Really missing Nurkic’s playmaking on these Durant midpost touches – 11:14 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
LeBron James pushing in transition, as Durant was running back on defense on Reddish.
James threw a bounce pass that Reddish caught up to in getting by Durant for layup.
#Lakers having a late burst. #Suns lead down to two with 42.1 seconds left in half. – 11:14 PM
LeBron James pushing in transition, as Durant was running back on defense on Reddish.
James threw a bounce pass that Reddish caught up to in getting by Durant for layup.
#Lakers having a late burst. #Suns lead down to two with 42.1 seconds left in half. – 11:14 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Phoenix has regained control since Durant returned, and has taken a 50-42 lead. LAL had led 39-35. – 11:12 PM
Phoenix has regained control since Durant returned, and has taken a 50-42 lead. LAL had led 39-35. – 11:12 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant over Reddish.
Has 13 on 5-of-11 FGs. #Suns up 50-45 late in 1st. #Lakers – 11:12 PM
Durant over Reddish.
Has 13 on 5-of-11 FGs. #Suns up 50-45 late in 1st. #Lakers – 11:12 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant ties game at 39-39.
Remembers Suns had 30 after one. #Suns – 11:07 PM
Durant ties game at 39-39.
Remembers Suns had 30 after one. #Suns – 11:07 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Gordon/Allen not really getting the gears of the offense spinning on these ball screens. Limited options.
Goodwin was able to make this happen and so was KD in his spots off the ball. – 11:04 PM
Gordon/Allen not really getting the gears of the offense spinning on these ball screens. Limited options.
Goodwin was able to make this happen and so was KD in his spots off the ball. – 11:04 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant back in.
Got Goodwin, Allen, Okogie, Durant and Nurkic. #Suns – 11:03 PM
Durant back in.
Got Goodwin, Allen, Okogie, Durant and Nurkic. #Suns – 11:03 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Not exactly groundbreaking analysis, but the Suns missing 2 of their Big 3 opens the door for the Lakers. Suns were +12 in KD’s minutes, and then they were -15 in the 6 minutes he rested – 11:01 PM
Not exactly groundbreaking analysis, but the Suns missing 2 of their Big 3 opens the door for the Lakers. Suns were +12 in KD’s minutes, and then they were -15 in the 6 minutes he rested – 11:01 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL settled in and are dominating the 2nd Q, with a 20-5 push allowing a turnaround of the 12-point deficit to start the period.
LeBron’s dunk, following AD’s 3, made it 38-35 LAL midway through the 2nd.
Durant was sitting for PHX after playing all 12 1st Q minutes. – 11:00 PM
LAL settled in and are dominating the 2nd Q, with a 20-5 push allowing a turnaround of the 12-point deficit to start the period.
LeBron’s dunk, following AD’s 3, made it 38-35 LAL midway through the 2nd.
Durant was sitting for PHX after playing all 12 1st Q minutes. – 11:00 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
The Suns have some good role players. But did not survive the minutes without Kevin Durant in the 2nd Q. Doesn’t help that Beal and Booker are already out. – 11:00 PM
The Suns have some good role players. But did not survive the minutes without Kevin Durant in the 2nd Q. Doesn’t help that Beal and Booker are already out. – 11:00 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Have no idea how Suns are going to score without KD. That’s the test of not having a traditional point guard option. Guys who can eat but can they cook… – 10:48 PM
Have no idea how Suns are going to score without KD. That’s the test of not having a traditional point guard option. Guys who can eat but can they cook… – 10:48 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Suns lineup:
6’4″ Goodwin
6’6″ Little
6’9″ Watanabe
6’11” Durant
6’10” Eubanks
The Frank Vogel brand re-established – 10:43 PM
Suns lineup:
6’4″ Goodwin
6’6″ Little
6’9″ Watanabe
6’11” Durant
6’10” Eubanks
The Frank Vogel brand re-established – 10:43 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 1Q: PHX 30, LAL 18
Goodwin: 7 Pts, 3-3 FG
Gordon: 7 Pts, 3-6 FG
Durant: 6 Pts, 3 Reb, 3-8 FG
Davis: 5 Pts, 2 Reb – 10:42 PM
End of 1Q: PHX 30, LAL 18
Goodwin: 7 Pts, 3-3 FG
Gordon: 7 Pts, 3-6 FG
Durant: 6 Pts, 3 Reb, 3-8 FG
Davis: 5 Pts, 2 Reb – 10:42 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Lakers 1-of-9 from 3.
#Suns up 12 after one, 30-18, as Durant scores over Reddish. #Lakers – 10:41 PM
Lakers 1-of-9 from 3.
#Suns up 12 after one, 30-18, as Durant scores over Reddish. #Lakers – 10:41 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
KD 2-for-7. That curl going to his right was his best look so far but didn’t quite get to it in rhythm. Still finding it (and will very soon). – 10:38 PM
KD 2-for-7. That curl going to his right was his best look so far but didn’t quite get to it in rhythm. Still finding it (and will very soon). – 10:38 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
There’s our first Nurkic/KD find of the regular season on the backdoor.
Nice 3 and floater from Goodwin.
Suns all of a sudden lead by 10. – 10:36 PM
There’s our first Nurkic/KD find of the regular season on the backdoor.
Nice 3 and floater from Goodwin.
Suns all of a sudden lead by 10. – 10:36 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Goodwin in for Gordon.
So now Durant can play off the ball. #Suns – 10:33 PM
Goodwin in for Gordon.
So now Durant can play off the ball. #Suns – 10:33 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Starting Reaves on Durant, who gave the too small sign on him in preseason.
#Suns down 5-0. – 10:18 PM
Starting Reaves on Durant, who gave the too small sign on him in preseason.
#Suns down 5-0. – 10:18 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant needs 37 points to pass Hakeem Olajuwon on #NBA all-time scoring list.
12. Olajuwon 26,946.
13. Durant 26,910.
Durant only player in Top 15 to play fewer than 1,000 games (987).
Only other player in Top 25 to play fewer than 1,000 games is Jerry West (932). #Suns – 10:05 PM
Kevin Durant needs 37 points to pass Hakeem Olajuwon on #NBA all-time scoring list.
12. Olajuwon 26,946.
13. Durant 26,910.
Durant only player in Top 15 to play fewer than 1,000 games (987).
Only other player in Top 25 to play fewer than 1,000 games is Jerry West (932). #Suns – 10:05 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Curious to see how much differently the Suns are able to play without Booker. In theory it sounds simple to have it turn into a KD-oriented offense but there’s still a certain type of guard play needed. Big nights for Allen, Gordon and Goodwin. We will find out pretty quickly. – 9:28 PM
Curious to see how much differently the Suns are able to play without Booker. In theory it sounds simple to have it turn into a KD-oriented offense but there’s still a certain type of guard play needed. Big nights for Allen, Gordon and Goodwin. We will find out pretty quickly. – 9:28 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
We’re going live on @PHNX_Suns to talk KD vs. LeBron and set the record straight on these Devin Booker/Bradley Beal injuries! Get in here:
youtube.com/watch?v=_xVP0Z… pic.twitter.com/mhBtVwIXIl – 9:27 PM
We’re going live on @PHNX_Suns to talk KD vs. LeBron and set the record straight on these Devin Booker/Bradley Beal injuries! Get in here:
youtube.com/watch?v=_xVP0Z… pic.twitter.com/mhBtVwIXIl – 9:27 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Frank Vogel wouldn’t say starters, saying he’s back in L.A.
“Stay tuned.”
I’ll project starters when considering who they started when Devin Booker and Bradley Beal missed final preseason game vs. Lakers. #Suns
Grayson Allen
Eric Gordon
Josh Okogie
Kevin Durant
Jusuf Nurkic – 8:42 PM
Frank Vogel wouldn’t say starters, saying he’s back in L.A.
“Stay tuned.”
I’ll project starters when considering who they started when Devin Booker and Bradley Beal missed final preseason game vs. Lakers. #Suns
Grayson Allen
Eric Gordon
Josh Okogie
Kevin Durant
Jusuf Nurkic – 8:42 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
‘Sorry Bron’: Kevin Durant mistakenly says LeBron James is 40 years old as all-time greats set to battle #Suns #LakeShow
azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 8:11 PM
‘Sorry Bron’: Kevin Durant mistakenly says LeBron James is 40 years old as all-time greats set to battle #Suns #LakeShow
azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 8:11 PM
Zach Kram @zachkram
The Lakers’ lineup from the last time LeBron played Durant in a game is a remarkable time capsule.
(Even more remarkable, maybe, is that the Warriors’ four non-Durant starters from that game are still on Golden State!) pic.twitter.com/yaQDzQLHK8 – 7:05 PM
The Lakers’ lineup from the last time LeBron played Durant in a game is a remarkable time capsule.
(Even more remarkable, maybe, is that the Warriors’ four non-Durant starters from that game are still on Golden State!) pic.twitter.com/yaQDzQLHK8 – 7:05 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Steve Kerr praises Klay Thompson’s defense on Kevin Durant warriorswire.usatoday.com/2023/10/25/ste… pic.twitter.com/Vh7dNc2cwd – 6:00 PM
Steve Kerr praises Klay Thompson’s defense on Kevin Durant warriorswire.usatoday.com/2023/10/25/ste… pic.twitter.com/Vh7dNc2cwd – 6:00 PM
Bill Ingram @TheRocketGuy
I have a hard time picking the Phoenix Suns to win at an elite level because they won’t participate at an elite level. Beal and Booker put tonight…KD will probably injure himself during warmups. – 5:50 PM
I have a hard time picking the Phoenix Suns to win at an elite level because they won’t participate at an elite level. Beal and Booker put tonight…KD will probably injure himself during warmups. – 5:50 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Bradley Beal, Devin Booker both out for Suns in Thursday’s long-delayed LeBron vs. Durant contest
nbcsports.com/nba/news/beal-… – 5:06 PM
Bradley Beal, Devin Booker both out for Suns in Thursday’s long-delayed LeBron vs. Durant contest
nbcsports.com/nba/news/beal-… – 5:06 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant called LeBron James “top 2 players of all-time” when asked about his first regular season matchup with him since Christmas 2018.
Then he said James is still huge draw at “age 40.”
38.
@JaredSGreenberg: “You know he’s not 40 yet right?”
“Sorry Bron.” #Suns #Lakers pic.twitter.com/pjLlhYwVqJ – 2:51 PM
Kevin Durant called LeBron James “top 2 players of all-time” when asked about his first regular season matchup with him since Christmas 2018.
Then he said James is still huge draw at “age 40.”
38.
@JaredSGreenberg: “You know he’s not 40 yet right?”
“Sorry Bron.” #Suns #Lakers pic.twitter.com/pjLlhYwVqJ – 2:51 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
In 35 head-to-head games (regular season + playoffs)
LeBron — Durant —
29.6 PPG 29.8 PPG
8.5 RPG 7.3 RPG
7.5 APG 4.3 APG
52/34/75% 51/42/89%
First time on the floor together in over 5 years. pic.twitter.com/qrbmV0mmVT – 2:48 PM
In 35 head-to-head games (regular season + playoffs)
LeBron — Durant —
29.6 PPG 29.8 PPG
8.5 RPG 7.3 RPG
7.5 APG 4.3 APG
52/34/75% 51/42/89%
First time on the floor together in over 5 years. pic.twitter.com/qrbmV0mmVT – 2:48 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Next man up mentality. We hope for Book and Brad to get back as soon as possible. We try to hold down the fort for them.”
Kevin Durant as Devin Booker (left foot soreness) and Bradley Beal (low back tightness) OUT for Phoenix Suns’ Thursday night game at Lakers. #Suns #Lakers pic.twitter.com/nrppTjsW89 – 2:30 PM
“Next man up mentality. We hope for Book and Brad to get back as soon as possible. We try to hold down the fort for them.”
Kevin Durant as Devin Booker (left foot soreness) and Bradley Beal (low back tightness) OUT for Phoenix Suns’ Thursday night game at Lakers. #Suns #Lakers pic.twitter.com/nrppTjsW89 – 2:30 PM
David ‘Dubi’ Pick @IAmDPick
Lot of concern around Wembenyama’s body floating around. Giannis wasn’t stronger coming into the league, nor is KD more masculine since 2007. Wembi can bulk up like the Freak or remain the same, he’ll be GREAT. – 12:39 PM
Lot of concern around Wembenyama’s body floating around. Giannis wasn’t stronger coming into the league, nor is KD more masculine since 2007. Wembi can bulk up like the Freak or remain the same, he’ll be GREAT. – 12:39 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
From Wednesday:
Durant gets tribute, win at #Warriors tinyurl.com/yszcauvf
#NBA rescinds pick for contacting Eubanks before FA tinyurl.com/ynhpkw83
Durant, James headline #Suns-#Lakers tinyurl.com/278kzste
Booker (foot), Beal (back) doubtful tinyurl.com/9vcjphm8 – 10:47 AM
From Wednesday:
Durant gets tribute, win at #Warriors tinyurl.com/yszcauvf
#NBA rescinds pick for contacting Eubanks before FA tinyurl.com/ynhpkw83
Durant, James headline #Suns-#Lakers tinyurl.com/278kzste
Booker (foot), Beal (back) doubtful tinyurl.com/9vcjphm8 – 10:47 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
The last time LeBron and KD played against each other:
— Jokic had 0 MVPs
— Giannis had 0 MVPs
— Blake and Kemba were All-NBA
— Ben Simmons was an All-Star
— Harden averaged 36/7/8
— Phoenix was last in the West
— Toronto was first in the East
Tonight, they’re finally back. pic.twitter.com/eedi9mzjht – 9:34 AM
The last time LeBron and KD played against each other:
— Jokic had 0 MVPs
— Giannis had 0 MVPs
— Blake and Kemba were All-NBA
— Ben Simmons was an All-Star
— Harden averaged 36/7/8
— Phoenix was last in the West
— Toronto was first in the East
Tonight, they’re finally back. pic.twitter.com/eedi9mzjht – 9:34 AM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
The season opener for the Mavs tonight is not their first experience meeting an overall #1 pick in their NBA debut.
10/27/1984 – Hakeem Olajuwon had 24 pts, 9 rebs in a Rockets win at Reunion Arena.
10/17/2018 – DeAndre Ayton w/ 18 pts, 10 rebs, 6 assts in a Suns win at home. – 3:20 PM
The season opener for the Mavs tonight is not their first experience meeting an overall #1 pick in their NBA debut.
10/27/1984 – Hakeem Olajuwon had 24 pts, 9 rebs in a Rockets win at Reunion Arena.
10/17/2018 – DeAndre Ayton w/ 18 pts, 10 rebs, 6 assts in a Suns win at home. – 3:20 PM
More on this storyline
Clutch Points: “My mom used to have a crush on Olajuwon when I was a kid…It wasn’t Jordan it was Olajuwon in the house.” Kevin Durant shared this on the night he passed Hakeem Olajuwon in the all-time scoring list ?? (via @NBA) pic.twitter.com/OKSGZtFWII -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / October 27, 2023
NBA Communications: Kevin Durant enters tonight’s game needing 37 points to pass Hakeem Olajuwon for 12th place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. -via Twitter / October 26, 2023
Speaking after the workout, Olajuwon could hardly have been more effusive in his praise for the two-time MVP. “It’s amazing when you see a guy like Giannis,” Olajuwon began, “still looking to improve and take his game to another level. That just says a lot about him, his work ethic and his determination, to be the very best he can be. I was very honored to be working with him and it was so much fun and joyful because we have the same background, his parents from Nigeria. We discussed a lot of things, basketball and not basketball. It was very nice.” -via Clutch Points / September 26, 2023
Nick DePaula: Kevin Durant laces up the “B.A.D.” KD 16s — honoring his late grandmother, Barbara A. Davis. @IanStonebrook has the full story behind the tribute sneaker theme, on @Boardroom: boardroom.tv/nike-kd15-bad-… pic.twitter.com/vy2I2tXgnr -via Twitter @NickDePaula / October 27, 2023