In a breaking development, Kevin Durant makes NBA history in the Suns vs. Lakers game achieving a historic milestone. The match took place on Thursday evening in California, with the Lakers emerging victorious with a score of 100-95. It’s worth noting that the Suns were missing both Devin Booker and Bradley Beal during this game.
Kevin Durant Makes NBA History in the Suns vs. Lakers Game
The highlight of the game was Kevin Durant’s remarkable feat as he surpassed Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon on the all-time NBA scoring list. Durant began the night with 26,910 points, needing just 37 more to overtake Olajuwon.
The NBA itself acknowledged this momentous occasion, stating, “KD to the hoop and the foul! Durant passes Hakeem Olajuwon for 12th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list!”
Durant’s performance was outstanding, with 39 points on 14/28 shooting, along with 11 rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block in 39 minutes of play.
Despite missing two of their key players, the Suns entered the fourth quarter with a 12-point lead. Anthony Davis led the Lakers with an impressive performance, contributing 30 points, 13 rebounds, two assists, three steals, and three blocks.
Kevin Durant was traded to the Suns from the Brooklyn Nets in February, marking his first full year with the franchise. This season marks his 15th in the league, during which he has played for the Suns, Nets, Warriors, and Thunder/SuperSonics.
His career statistics are impressive, with averages of 27.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.1 steals, and 1.1 blocks per game. He also boasts shooting percentages of 49.9% from the field and 38.5% from three-point range in 987 regular season games. Durant, a former Texas star, is a two-time NBA Champion and has participated in 166 NBA playoff games.
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