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Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Guys, *EYE* may’ve advised you Kevin Durant was annoyed. Anybody who’s heard him after the previous few losses may inform you that. Woj didn’t say something new; they’re shedding. No shit he’s annoyed.
It doesn’t imply he needs out of Phoenix or it’s throughout. Get pleasure from your Christmas – 2:27 PM
Guys, *EYE* may’ve advised you Kevin Durant was annoyed. Anybody who’s heard him after the previous few losses may inform you that. Woj didn’t say something new; they’re shedding. No shit he’s annoyed.
It doesn’t imply he needs out of Phoenix or it’s throughout. Get pleasure from your Christmas – 2:27 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
‘Sizzling rubbish’: Stephen A. Smith calls out Phoenix Suns possession, Frank Vogel and Kevin Durant (w/video) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports activities/n… by way of @azcentral – 2:17 PM
‘Sizzling rubbish’: Stephen A. Smith calls out Phoenix Suns possession, Frank Vogel and Kevin Durant (w/video) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports activities/n… by way of @azcentral – 2:17 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Tons occurring tonight on PHX. Mavs and Suns really want wins. Mavs have misplaced 4 of 6. PHX 4 of 5 & 8 of 11. Luka 11 pts away from 10k. Durant w/23 recreation streak of 25+. The continued chirping between Luka and Booker. Good instances. Pre at 9. Tip w/@bdameris &me st 9:40 @971TheFreak – 1:14 PM
Tons occurring tonight on PHX. Mavs and Suns really want wins. Mavs have misplaced 4 of 6. PHX 4 of 5 & 8 of 11. Luka 11 pts away from 10k. Durant w/23 recreation streak of 25+. The continued chirping between Luka and Booker. Good instances. Pre at 9. Tip w/@bdameris &me st 9:40 @971TheFreak – 1:14 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most PPG this season by place:
PG — Luka (32.9)
SG — Shai (30.8)
SF — KD (30.9)
PF — Giannis (30.8)
C — Embiid (35.0) pic.twitter.com/sW9hdZ8LMQ – 6:40 PM
Most PPG this season by place:
PG — Luka (32.9)
SG — Shai (30.8)
SF — KD (30.9)
PF — Giannis (30.8)
C — Embiid (35.0) pic.twitter.com/sW9hdZ8LMQ – 6:40 PM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
Dec. 23 RPR MVP:
1. Joel Embiid: 19.08
2. Nikola Jokić: 18.149
3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 17.416
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 16.376
5. Luka Dončić: 15.162
6. Tyrese Haliburton: 14.036
7. Anthony Davis: 13.731
8. Tyrese Maxey: 13.279
9. Kevin Durant: 12.779
10. Trae Younger: 12.746 pic.twitter.com/EcklP8z9lq – 12:02 PM
Dec. 23 RPR MVP:
1. Joel Embiid: 19.08
2. Nikola Jokić: 18.149
3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 17.416
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 16.376
5. Luka Dončić: 15.162
6. Tyrese Haliburton: 14.036
7. Anthony Davis: 13.731
8. Tyrese Maxey: 13.279
9. Kevin Durant: 12.779
10. Trae Younger: 12.746 pic.twitter.com/EcklP8z9lq – 12:02 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
From Friday night time:
Kevin Durant attracts technical foul after celebrating Udoka Azubuike’s dunk; Devin Booker, Frank Vogel later obtain techs all in 1st half of Phoenix Suns loss at Sacramento Kings (w/video) #Suns #Kings azcentral.com/story/sports activities/n… by way of @azcentral pic.twitter.com/hFWrYIawy4 – 9:08 AM
From Friday night time:
Kevin Durant attracts technical foul after celebrating Udoka Azubuike’s dunk; Devin Booker, Frank Vogel later obtain techs all in 1st half of Phoenix Suns loss at Sacramento Kings (w/video) #Suns #Kings azcentral.com/story/sports activities/n… by way of @azcentral pic.twitter.com/hFWrYIawy4 – 9:08 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Placing up the thirty sixth triple-double of his profession, Domantas Sabonis led the Sacramento Kings to an enormous win over Kevin Durant’s Phoenix Suns 🇱🇹
eurohoops.internet/en/nba-news/16… – 4:57 AM
Placing up the thirty sixth triple-double of his profession, Domantas Sabonis led the Sacramento Kings to an enormous win over Kevin Durant’s Phoenix Suns 🇱🇹
eurohoops.internet/en/nba-news/16… – 4:57 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I requested Mike Brown through the recreation. He was making an attempt to offer me a praise and I used to be like, get the fuck out of right here. Cease all that doubling and tripling.”
Kevin Durant on blitzing him and Devin Booker, particularly when simply 1 on the market.
“It’s solely going to make us higher.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/h21BkCvmDc – 4:11 AM
“I requested Mike Brown through the recreation. He was making an attempt to offer me a praise and I used to be like, get the fuck out of right here. Cease all that doubling and tripling.”
Kevin Durant on blitzing him and Devin Booker, particularly when simply 1 on the market.
“It’s solely going to make us higher.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/h21BkCvmDc – 4:11 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Fearless.”
Kevin Durant on Udoka Azubuike play in loss to Kings.
Can this result in extra minutes?
“I hope so. You by no means know on this league. Guys can play extraordinarily effectively and nonetheless simply be a numbers recreation the place guys make more cash than you, they’re not going to play you.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/77fjN7KZbR – 4:02 AM
“Fearless.”
Kevin Durant on Udoka Azubuike play in loss to Kings.
Can this result in extra minutes?
“I hope so. You by no means know on this league. Guys can play extraordinarily effectively and nonetheless simply be a numbers recreation the place guys make more cash than you, they’re not going to play you.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/77fjN7KZbR – 4:02 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I stepped on the courtroom somewhat too far and I can’t do this. It’s disrespectful to the refs and to the sport. The foundations that’s in place for the sport, I can’t break them like that as a result of I’m excited for my teammates.”
Kevin Durant on tech celebrating Udoka Azubuike’s dunk. #Suns pic.twitter.com/pHSGA4bVn0 – 3:50 AM
“I stepped on the courtroom somewhat too far and I can’t do this. It’s disrespectful to the refs and to the sport. The foundations that’s in place for the sport, I can’t break them like that as a result of I’m excited for my teammates.”
Kevin Durant on tech celebrating Udoka Azubuike’s dunk. #Suns pic.twitter.com/pHSGA4bVn0 – 3:50 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Dangerous basketball. They shot the ball effectively in that third. They only performed higher than us. Prime to backside.”
Kevin Durant after Suns loss to #Kings by which they trailed by 29 within the third quarter.
Durant additionally acknowledged his 7 turnovers.
“If we need to win, I can’t do this.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/YWliW9sEbS – 3:44 AM
“Dangerous basketball. They shot the ball effectively in that third. They only performed higher than us. Prime to backside.”
Kevin Durant after Suns loss to #Kings by which they trailed by 29 within the third quarter.
Durant additionally acknowledged his 7 turnovers.
“If we need to win, I can’t do this.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/YWliW9sEbS – 3:44 AM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings 120, Suns 105: Up to date story for @sacbee_news
– Mike Brown says De’Aaron Fox is “simply getting began” on the subject of breaking information
– Devin Booker calls Domantas Sabonis a “pressure”
– Kevin Durant has excessive reward for Keegan Murray
sacbee.com/sports activities/nba/sac… – 3:21 AM
Kings 120, Suns 105: Up to date story for @sacbee_news
– Mike Brown says De’Aaron Fox is “simply getting began” on the subject of breaking information
– Devin Booker calls Domantas Sabonis a “pressure”
– Kevin Durant has excessive reward for Keegan Murray
sacbee.com/sports activities/nba/sac… – 3:21 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Don’t attempt to management the sport. Udoka has been ready all season to play and also you shouldn’t penalize the group for being excited for his or her teammate simply as they celebrated when Malik (Monk) dunked it.” Devin Booker.
Obtained tech after Kevin Durant bought one following Azubuike jam #Suns pic.twitter.com/xArfrSnE8w – 3:01 AM
“Don’t attempt to management the sport. Udoka has been ready all season to play and also you shouldn’t penalize the group for being excited for his or her teammate simply as they celebrated when Malik (Monk) dunked it.” Devin Booker.
Obtained tech after Kevin Durant bought one following Azubuike jam #Suns pic.twitter.com/xArfrSnE8w – 3:01 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I used to be shocked. I didn’t know why he bought the tech. He was simply blissful it was an incredible play.”
Udoka Azubuike on Kevin Durant celebrating his dunk within the 1st half of Friday’s loss at Sacramento.
Durant got here too far onto the courtroom from the bench. #Suns #Kings pic.twitter.com/YkgkV9GSRO – 2:47 AM
“I used to be shocked. I didn’t know why he bought the tech. He was simply blissful it was an incredible play.”
Udoka Azubuike on Kevin Durant celebrating his dunk within the 1st half of Friday’s loss at Sacramento.
Durant got here too far onto the courtroom from the bench. #Suns #Kings pic.twitter.com/YkgkV9GSRO – 2:47 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Have participant interviews from Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Udoka Azubuike incoming. #Suns – 2:21 AM
Have participant interviews from Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Udoka Azubuike incoming. #Suns – 2:21 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“The league is making an attempt to crack down on that. They’ve communicated that to us. It was referred to as accurately however I simply don’t know if it was referred to as when the Kings had been celebrating.” Frank Vogel on Kevin Durant tech for approaching courtroom from bench celebrating Udoka Azubuike dunk. #Suns pic.twitter.com/eXN1Ibzi5f – 1:55 AM
“The league is making an attempt to crack down on that. They’ve communicated that to us. It was referred to as accurately however I simply don’t know if it was referred to as when the Kings had been celebrating.” Frank Vogel on Kevin Durant tech for approaching courtroom from bench celebrating Udoka Azubuike dunk. #Suns pic.twitter.com/eXN1Ibzi5f – 1:55 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Remaining: SAC 120, PHX 105
Durant: 28 Pts, 7 Reb, 9-14 FG
Booker: 24 Pts, 7 Ast, 9-20 FG
Azubuike: 11 Pts, 11 Reb, 5-5 FG
Sabonis: 28-11-11, 12-15 FG
Suns have misplaced 8 of their final 11 video games – 12:28 AM
Remaining: SAC 120, PHX 105
Durant: 28 Pts, 7 Reb, 9-14 FG
Booker: 24 Pts, 7 Ast, 9-20 FG
Azubuike: 11 Pts, 11 Reb, 5-5 FG
Sabonis: 28-11-11, 12-15 FG
Suns have misplaced 8 of their final 11 video games – 12:28 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings led by 29, carry a 103-84 lead over the Suns into the 4th right here in Sacramento. De’Aaron Fox with 23, Domantas Sabonis 18pts, 12 assists and 9 rebounds for Kings. Suns with 26 from Kevin Durant. – 12:01 AM
Kings led by 29, carry a 103-84 lead over the Suns into the 4th right here in Sacramento. De’Aaron Fox with 23, Domantas Sabonis 18pts, 12 assists and 9 rebounds for Kings. Suns with 26 from Kevin Durant. – 12:01 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Finish of 3Q: SAC 103, PHX 84
Durant: 26 Pts, 7 Reb, 8-12 FG
Booker: 18 Pts, 6 Ast, 6-13 FG
Azubuike: 11 Pts, 9 Reb, 5-5 FG
Fox: 23-7-5, 9-15 FG – 12:00 AM
Finish of 3Q: SAC 103, PHX 84
Durant: 26 Pts, 7 Reb, 8-12 FG
Booker: 18 Pts, 6 Ast, 6-13 FG
Azubuike: 11 Pts, 9 Reb, 5-5 FG
Fox: 23-7-5, 9-15 FG – 12:00 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Kevin Durant scores 25+ factors for the twenty third recreation in a row, tying Joel Embiid and LeBron James (who did it in 2021) for the longest streak since 2018-19 when James Harden did it 40 video games straight. – 12:00 AM
Kevin Durant scores 25+ factors for the twenty third recreation in a row, tying Joel Embiid and LeBron James (who did it in 2021) for the longest streak since 2018-19 when James Harden did it 40 video games straight. – 12:00 AM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
KD, Guide and the Suns are actually tappin out on Vogel like this?!! I do know they haven’t had their Large 3 this season… however this kind of basketball they’re enjoying makes my rattling pores and skin crawl. Carry the hell on… – 11:54 PM
KD, Guide and the Suns are actually tappin out on Vogel like this?!! I do know they haven’t had their Large 3 this season… however this kind of basketball they’re enjoying makes my rattling pores and skin crawl. Carry the hell on… – 11:54 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Saben Lee with the push, finds Durant for dunk, however then Suns once more, don’t get again and Sabonis will get layup alternative, is fouled.
#Suns down 98-75 with 3:21 left in third. – 11:53 PM
Saben Lee with the push, finds Durant for dunk, however then Suns once more, don’t get again and Sabonis will get layup alternative, is fouled.
#Suns down 98-75 with 3:21 left in third. – 11:53 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant attracts tech after celebrating dunk from bench; Booker, Vogel later draw techs #Suns #Kings azcentral.com/story/sports activities/n… by way of @azcentral – 11:50 PM
Durant attracts tech after celebrating dunk from bench; Booker, Vogel later draw techs #Suns #Kings azcentral.com/story/sports activities/n… by way of @azcentral – 11:50 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns come out of timeout, Allen passes up a 3 to drive and finds Eubanks, who loses ball out of bounds.
Booker scores in transition to lastly get #Suns on board in 2nd half. Sabonis reply.
Down 23 as Barnes runs Durant off Sabonis, hits 3. – 11:39 PM
#Suns come out of timeout, Allen passes up a 3 to drive and finds Eubanks, who loses ball out of bounds.
Booker scores in transition to lastly get #Suns on board in 2nd half. Sabonis reply.
Down 23 as Barnes runs Durant off Sabonis, hits 3. – 11:39 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: SAC 65, PHX 54
Durant: 14 Pts, 5 Reb, 3-4 FG
Booker: 10 Pts, 6 Ast, 3-8 FG
Allen: 8 Pts, 2-4 3P
Fox: 19 Pts, 7-10 FG
Solely on tempo for 76 FT makes an attempt now – 11:19 PM
Halftime: SAC 65, PHX 54
Durant: 14 Pts, 5 Reb, 3-4 FG
Booker: 10 Pts, 6 Ast, 3-8 FG
Allen: 8 Pts, 2-4 3P
Fox: 19 Pts, 7-10 FG
Solely on tempo for 76 FT makes an attempt now – 11:19 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Vogel tech as he took offense to Kevin Durant being referred to as for over and again being guarded by Huerter.
Durant upset, however he has a tech already as does Booker.
#Suns down 65-54 on the half. – 11:17 PM
Vogel tech as he took offense to Kevin Durant being referred to as for over and again being guarded by Huerter.
Durant upset, however he has a tech already as does Booker.
#Suns down 65-54 on the half. – 11:17 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Fox with the shake-and-bake over Durant. He’s as much as 19 factors. – 11:14 PM
Fox with the shake-and-bake over Durant. He’s as much as 19 factors. – 11:14 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Indignant Suns as Kevin Durant and Devin Booker choose up twin technicals right here within the second quarter – 11:05 PM
Indignant Suns as Kevin Durant and Devin Booker choose up twin technicals right here within the second quarter – 11:05 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Rubbish technical foul name on Kevin Durant.
Sure, punish him for emphatically celebrating his teammate making a very good play. – 11:03 PM
Rubbish technical foul name on Kevin Durant.
Sure, punish him for emphatically celebrating his teammate making a very good play. – 11:03 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Durant got here onto the courtroom cheering on Azubuike after a dunk and was referred to as for a T. Booker wouldn’t let it go and picked up one among his personal. – 11:02 PM
Durant got here onto the courtroom cheering on Azubuike after a dunk and was referred to as for a T. Booker wouldn’t let it go and picked up one among his personal. – 11:02 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
These refs are cops lol how are you gonna give a tech for KD celebrating a dunk like that from Azubuike?? – 11:02 PM
These refs are cops lol how are you gonna give a tech for KD celebrating a dunk like that from Azubuike?? – 11:02 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Azubuike with the dunk.
Durant got here off the bench onto the courtroom to have fun the play and Durant was referred to as for a technical foul.
Wow. #Suns down 47-40.
Devin Booker then will get referred to as for a tech speaking to the officers.
Wow. Timeout Phoenix. 6:45 left in half. – 11:02 PM
Azubuike with the dunk.
Durant got here off the bench onto the courtroom to have fun the play and Durant was referred to as for a technical foul.
Wow. #Suns down 47-40.
Devin Booker then will get referred to as for a tech speaking to the officers.
Wow. Timeout Phoenix. 6:45 left in half. – 11:02 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kevin Durant and Devin Booker each bought hit with technical fouls. – 11:02 PM
Kevin Durant and Devin Booker each bought hit with technical fouls. – 11:02 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Tech on the Suns bench celebrating a dunk. It was issued to Kevin Durant. – 11:01 PM
Tech on the Suns bench celebrating a dunk. It was issued to Kevin Durant. – 11:01 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Finish of 1Q: SAC 35, PHX 30
Durant: 9 Pts, 7-7 FT
Booker: 6 Pts, 4 Ast, 2-5 FG
Azubuike: 5 Pts, 1 Blk, 2-2 FG
Fox: 12 Pts, 4-6 FG
At the moment on tempo for 100 mixed FT makes an attempt – 10:48 PM
Finish of 1Q: SAC 35, PHX 30
Durant: 9 Pts, 7-7 FT
Booker: 6 Pts, 4 Ast, 2-5 FG
Azubuike: 5 Pts, 1 Blk, 2-2 FG
Fox: 12 Pts, 4-6 FG
At the moment on tempo for 100 mixed FT makes an attempt – 10:48 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
The primary quarter is over, Kings lead 35-30. A complete of 25 free throws had been shot in that opening interval. Kevin Durant 9 factors for PHX, De’Aaron Fox 12 factors for SAC – 10:47 PM
The primary quarter is over, Kings lead 35-30. A complete of 25 free throws had been shot in that opening interval. Kevin Durant 9 factors for PHX, De’Aaron Fox 12 factors for SAC – 10:47 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant needs Suns to get into offense faster.
Didn’t occur that journey, however Booker discovered Azubuike for dunk.
Then Booket missed open transition layup.
#Suns down eight with 3:10 left in 1st quarter. pic.twitter.com/LjfgvicnAr – 10:40 PM
Durant needs Suns to get into offense faster.
Didn’t occur that journey, however Booker discovered Azubuike for dunk.
Then Booket missed open transition layup.
#Suns down eight with 3:10 left in 1st quarter. pic.twitter.com/LjfgvicnAr – 10:40 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Exploited double on Durant there, ball motion led to Metu dunk, however once more, can’t get cease after rating.
#Suns down 33-26 with 2:15 left in 1st quarter. – 10:38 PM
Exploited double on Durant there, ball motion led to Metu dunk, however once more, can’t get cease after rating.
#Suns down 33-26 with 2:15 left in 1st quarter. – 10:38 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Obtained motion that journey, Durant off ball catch and shoot, however #Suns can’t get cease after rating.
Huerter scores.
Azubuike checks in for Eubanks, who has two fouls early. 9:20 left in 1st quarter.
Scores instantly. PHX 4-of-6 FGs, however once more, can’t get cease. Fox 3 reply. Down 6. – 10:16 PM
Obtained motion that journey, Durant off ball catch and shoot, however #Suns can’t get cease after rating.
Huerter scores.
Azubuike checks in for Eubanks, who has two fouls early. 9:20 left in 1st quarter.
Scores instantly. PHX 4-of-6 FGs, however once more, can’t get cease. Fox 3 reply. Down 6. – 10:16 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns beginning lineup at #Kings:
Devin Booker
Grayson Allen
Eric Gordon
Kevin Durant
Drew Eubanks
14th completely different beginning lineup for Phoenix as Jusuf Nurkic is out as a consequence of private causes.
He had began each recreation. – 9:48 PM
#Suns beginning lineup at #Kings:
Devin Booker
Grayson Allen
Eric Gordon
Kevin Durant
Drew Eubanks
14th completely different beginning lineup for Phoenix as Jusuf Nurkic is out as a consequence of private causes.
He had began each recreation. – 9:48 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“He’s 7 ft, performs like he’s 6-6.”
Mike Brown on Kevin Durant, who was out as a consequence of harm of their final assembly Kings gained in Phoenix. #Suns pic.twitter.com/lbTeNoV0yu – 8:22 PM
“He’s 7 ft, performs like he’s 6-6.”
Mike Brown on Kevin Durant, who was out as a consequence of harm of their final assembly Kings gained in Phoenix. #Suns pic.twitter.com/lbTeNoV0yu – 8:22 PM
Extra on this storyline
NBA on ESPN: The ONLY two gamers within the NBA averaging 25 PPG, 50% FG and 40% from deep 😳 Like superb wine 🍷 pic.twitter.com/ytM4v2wGXQ -via Twitter @ESPNNBA / December 25, 2023
It doesn’t get any simpler, however Booker is making an attempt to maintain perspective. “I’ve been via worse than this,” Devin Booker advised Bleacher Report. “Bear in mind these first 5 years for me? I’ve seen this earlier than. I belief all people in right here. We’ve got the expertise to show it round. I’m not too discouraged, however there’s a pep in our step now. We all know we’ve some work to wash up. It’s higher to undergo this now than the tip of the season.” “The night time of [a loss] is all the time irritating,” Booker advised B/R. “Nevertheless it all the time feels higher once we all get again collectively and get within the health club and begin cleansing issues up. Trying on the historical past of who we’ve round right here. The likes of Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and a championship coach in Coach Vogel, I belief all people in right here.” -via Bleacher Report / December 23, 2023
On the Gervin/ Durant comparisons and has Kevin Durant ever talked to him about his recreation… George Gervin: I was his mentor. The NBA had a mentoring program early on in his profession when he was with Seattle and I went up there just a few instances and sat with him, ate dinner, talked to him, talked with him about basketball and likewise did it with him when he was down there in OKC, you realize? So I had a private relationship with KD. Folks would all the time ask, Man, who reminds you of you? And I say, ‘He does in a way due to the effectiveness in scoring.’ However I inform ‘em, ‘He doesn’t rating like ME!’ [Kevin’s] tall and slender and I feel that’s the place individuals make the comparability however our talents to attain completely completely different. The effectiveness is identical. We BOTH get it carried out. -via YouTube / December 21, 2023