“No emotions at all,” Kevin Durant gives a COLD reply on competing against former Nets teammate Kyrie Irving, says he’s happy to get the ‘W’
Durant Leads Phoenix Suns to Victory Over Dallas Mavericks in First Matchup Against Irving, Raising Expectations for Championship Contention
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Kevin Durant’s stellar performance helped the Phoenix Suns secure a 130-126 win over the Dallas Mavericks. The game was highly anticipated as it marked Durant’s first match-up against his former teammate Kyrie Irving since their partnership with the Nets ended in February. However, Durant made it clear that he did not let emotions get in the way of the game.
Durant led the Suns with 37 points, while Devin Booker contributed 36 points to secure the win. Irving scored 30 points for the Mavericks, and Luka Doncic added 34 points. The game was a showcase of the stars’ talent, and even after the final whistle, Booker got into confrontations with Doncic and Irving.
“No emotions at all. It’s another game. Like I told someone earlier, for most of my career, I played against Kyrie,” Durant said. “Last couple of seasons he was on my team, but for the majority of my career, I played against him, so I know how it feels,” he added.
Kevin Durant raises expectations for Phoenix with his effortless scoring ability
The addition of Kevin Durant to the Suns’ roster has lived up to the hype, as the team has yet to lose since he joined them. The Suns are currently in fourth place in the Western Conference and could soon challenge the Sacramento Kings for the third spot.
The Suns have been title contenders for the past two seasons, and the addition of Durant has raised expectations even higher. The team now has a championship-or-bust mentality, and Durant’s ability to score effortlessly has proved invaluable in closing out games.
In the game against the Mavericks, Dallas was looking strong, even with Doncic and Irving having inefficient shooting nights. However, Durant’s game-winner over Tim Hardaway Jr. sealed the win for the Suns, proving that they now have a late-game scorer who can deliver when it matters the most.
Overall, Durant’s addition to the Suns has made them a formidable force in the Western Conference. As the regular season nears its end, the team looks poised to make a deep run in the playoffs and potentially secure the championship that has eluded them for so long.
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