Kevin Durant showed off his playmaking skills in tonight’s 129-113 victory over the Houston Rockets, tying a career with 16 assists.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Durant came into the night three straight games of 5+ turnovers, responding in a big way with a triple double of 27 points, 16 assists and 10 rebounds. He also had two steals and a block.
KD dropped his 1st TRIPLE-DOUBLE of the season in the Suns' win against the Rockets 🏜️
27 PTS
16 AST
10 REB pic.twitter.com/w9W1Lo1zJs— NBA (@NBA) December 28, 2023
This was Durant’s first triple double with the Suns and 18th in his career. Phoenix desperately needed a night like tonight, as they entered the game having lost three straight and nine of their last 12.
Durant last had a triple double on Nov. 9, 2022 with the Brooklyn Nets against the New York Knicks. He set his career high with 16 assists on Apr. 10, 2022 with the Nets against the Indiana Pacers.
Tonight’s huge performance came just a couple days after a report of Durant feeling “frustrated” with the state of the Suns, leading some to believe he was mentally checked out. Durant even responded to a comment about this on Instagram.
Kevin Durant calls Woj out for lying on his name and says he’s not frustrated pic.twitter.com/xgJYI6kTZg
— DurantMuse (@DurantMuse_) December 27, 2023
Now, the 35-year-old Durant reminded everyone just what he was capable of doing on the basketball court.
The Suns and Durant now head home with momentum, as they begin a six-game homestand Friday vs. the Charlotte Hornets.
Phoenix Suns snap 3-game losing streak with 129-113 win over Rockets
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Brendan Mau is a senior writer covering the Phoenix Suns and more for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on X via @Brendan_Mau
