Duane Rankin: “I really am 6-10.” Kevin Durant on being asked if he’s 7-foot. #Suns pic.twitter.com/h4BCHU1fJA
Source: Twitter @DuaneRankin
Source: Twitter @DuaneRankin
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Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I really am 6-10.”
Kevin Durant on being asked if he’s 7-foot. #Suns pic.twitter.com/h4BCHU1fJA – 12:52 AM
“I really am 6-10.”
Kevin Durant on being asked if he’s 7-foot. #Suns pic.twitter.com/h4BCHU1fJA – 12:52 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Fun fact: tonight KD became the oldest player with zero free throw attempts in a 40-point game.
35 years old — Kevin Durant
34 years old — Hakeem Olajuwon
33 years old — Rick Barry pic.twitter.com/FIMAzIRex0 – 12:03 AM
Fun fact: tonight KD became the oldest player with zero free throw attempts in a 40-point game.
35 years old — Kevin Durant
34 years old — Hakeem Olajuwon
33 years old — Rick Barry pic.twitter.com/FIMAzIRex0 – 12:03 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We just got over the halfway mark and we still haven’t really figured it out. That’s what is exciting about the rest of the season.”
Drew Eubanks on Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal being healthy.
24-18 record. 5-game win streak. 7-4 with Big 3 together. #Suns pic.twitter.com/6uMC0YSMdj – 11:36 PM
“We just got over the halfway mark and we still haven’t really figured it out. That’s what is exciting about the rest of the season.”
Drew Eubanks on Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal being healthy.
24-18 record. 5-game win streak. 7-4 with Big 3 together. #Suns pic.twitter.com/6uMC0YSMdj – 11:36 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Frank Vogel was asked about what’s fueling the Suns’ 5-game win streak.
“Health is the No. 1 thing,” he said with a smile. “And we’re continuing to evolve and grow.”
Vogel also mentioned KD setting the tone defensively a few games back and being a selfless leader: pic.twitter.com/J0A6PDRCTz – 11:33 PM
Frank Vogel was asked about what’s fueling the Suns’ 5-game win streak.
“Health is the No. 1 thing,” he said with a smile. “And we’re continuing to evolve and grow.”
Vogel also mentioned KD setting the tone defensively a few games back and being a selfless leader: pic.twitter.com/J0A6PDRCTz – 11:33 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I feel like they played us straight up and when teams do that, we’re going to be aggressive.”
Kevin Durant on #Pacers defense as Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and himself combined for 91 points in #Suns 117-110 win.
Durant scored 40 w/o taking FT.
“Super impressive.” Booker. pic.twitter.com/8AtvSxBfef – 11:29 PM
“I feel like they played us straight up and when teams do that, we’re going to be aggressive.”
Kevin Durant on #Pacers defense as Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and himself combined for 91 points in #Suns 117-110 win.
Durant scored 40 w/o taking FT.
“Super impressive.” Booker. pic.twitter.com/8AtvSxBfef – 11:29 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Kevin Durant on the Suns’ execution down the stretch with Grayson Allen setting screens for Bradley Beal: “Just an unpredictable attack, and I think that’s what makes us a great team.” pic.twitter.com/h0WAmZb0Se – 11:22 PM
Kevin Durant on the Suns’ execution down the stretch with Grayson Allen setting screens for Bradley Beal: “Just an unpredictable attack, and I think that’s what makes us a great team.” pic.twitter.com/h0WAmZb0Se – 11:22 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker on whether he’s seen a guy score 40 without taking a FT like Kevin Durant did tonight: “I have not….super impressive, but at the same time, it doesn’t surprise me. The efficiency is on a whole ‘nother level.” – 11:15 PM
Devin Booker on whether he’s seen a guy score 40 without taking a FT like Kevin Durant did tonight: “I have not….super impressive, but at the same time, it doesn’t surprise me. The efficiency is on a whole ‘nother level.” – 11:15 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Frank Vogel started off talking about the defensive effort of Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal after combining for 91 points for a second straight game. #Suns pic.twitter.com/AUpc5wmbzY – 10:58 PM
Frank Vogel started off talking about the defensive effort of Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal after combining for 91 points for a second straight game. #Suns pic.twitter.com/AUpc5wmbzY – 10:58 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant first time ever scoring 40 without taking a free throw.
First time in franchise history that has happened. #Suns – 10:37 PM
Kevin Durant first time ever scoring 40 without taking a free throw.
First time in franchise history that has happened. #Suns – 10:37 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Suns’ Big 3 — KD (40), Booker, (26) and Beal (25) combined for 91 of 117 points in 117-110 win.
Hield scored 18, Siakam and Smith with 15.
Pacers went 2-4 on six-game, 12-day road trip.
Next: 4 in a row at home beginning Tues. v Nuggets. – 10:31 PM
Suns’ Big 3 — KD (40), Booker, (26) and Beal (25) combined for 91 of 117 points in 117-110 win.
Hield scored 18, Siakam and Smith with 15.
Pacers went 2-4 on six-game, 12-day road trip.
Next: 4 in a row at home beginning Tues. v Nuggets. – 10:31 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
The natives were restless, as they should’ve been.
#Pacers took the lead on a 3.
Timeout Suns.
Then Durant answered with a 3 to put #Suns up one.
Then Booker drew a foul and took a hit to the face from Nesmith. Play under review for flagrant.
Ruled common foul. 2:37 left pic.twitter.com/JL6CIHMm8O – 10:16 PM
The natives were restless, as they should’ve been.
#Pacers took the lead on a 3.
Timeout Suns.
Then Durant answered with a 3 to put #Suns up one.
Then Booker drew a foul and took a hit to the face from Nesmith. Play under review for flagrant.
Ruled common foul. 2:37 left pic.twitter.com/JL6CIHMm8O – 10:16 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Booker and Durant just missing shots and then Beal fails to score at the rim. Pacers hit a 3 to take the lead. Timeout Suns. – 10:11 PM
Booker and Durant just missing shots and then Beal fails to score at the rim. Pacers hit a 3 to take the lead. Timeout Suns. – 10:11 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Can’t let Kevin Durant get to his spot 🤷
He’s got 37 PTS on 17-23 FG.
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/nvEQnY1WF2 – 10:06 PM
Can’t let Kevin Durant get to his spot 🤷
He’s got 37 PTS on 17-23 FG.
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/nvEQnY1WF2 – 10:06 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant picks up 4th foul, offensive, as Nesmith got up under him and Durant moved him out the way.
#Pacers haven’t doubled for the most part. #Suns – 10:06 PM
Durant picks up 4th foul, offensive, as Nesmith got up under him and Durant moved him out the way.
#Pacers haven’t doubled for the most part. #Suns – 10:06 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
That was some KD at the 5 lineups without Turner on the floor. Turner still on the bench but Nurkic is now in. – 10:04 PM
That was some KD at the 5 lineups without Turner on the floor. Turner still on the bench but Nurkic is now in. – 10:04 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Totally understand trying to get the ball to Durant.
Has 37. 5-of-5 from field in 4th, but this is when Beal should be a go, hey, that’s not there, let me go get one.
That’s not a his turn, your turn. It’s this isn’t there, let’s go elsewhere on this trip. #Suns timeout. Up 4. – 10:04 PM
Totally understand trying to get the ball to Durant.
Has 37. 5-of-5 from field in 4th, but this is when Beal should be a go, hey, that’s not there, let me go get one.
That’s not a his turn, your turn. It’s this isn’t there, let’s go elsewhere on this trip. #Suns timeout. Up 4. – 10:04 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant continues to cook, sized up Jalen Smith, got to this spot, pull up.
Has 35 points. 4-of-4 from the field in the 4th for 8 points. #Suns up 101-94 with 8:11 left in game. #Pacers – 9:59 PM
Durant continues to cook, sized up Jalen Smith, got to this spot, pull up.
Has 35 points. 4-of-4 from the field in the 4th for 8 points. #Suns up 101-94 with 8:11 left in game. #Pacers – 9:59 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant, Beal carrying offense to start 4th with Booker on bench.
#Suns lead down to three early in quarter. #Pacers pic.twitter.com/jmb6mbfY1v – 9:56 PM
Durant, Beal carrying offense to start 4th with Booker on bench.
#Suns lead down to three early in quarter. #Pacers pic.twitter.com/jmb6mbfY1v – 9:56 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Really interesting all-bench lineup for the Pacers. Both rookies and Walker at the 3, alongside Toppin and Smith, who is at the 5 but had been starting at the 4.
After 3, Suns leading 91-83 led by KD (27) and Booker (23). – 9:50 PM
Really interesting all-bench lineup for the Pacers. Both rookies and Walker at the 3, alongside Toppin and Smith, who is at the 5 but had been starting at the 4.
After 3, Suns leading 91-83 led by KD (27) and Booker (23). – 9:50 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Really interesting all-bench lineup for the Pacers. Both rookies and Walker at the 3, alongside Toppin and Smith, who is at the 5 but had been starting at the 4.
After 3, Suns leading 91-83 led by KD (27) and Booker (27). – 9:50 PM
Really interesting all-bench lineup for the Pacers. Both rookies and Walker at the 3, alongside Toppin and Smith, who is at the 5 but had been starting at the 4.
After 3, Suns leading 91-83 led by KD (27) and Booker (27). – 9:50 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 3Q: PHX 91, IND 83
Durant: 27 Pts, 6 Reb, 12-18 FG
Booker: 23 Pts, 7 Ast, 5 Reb, 9-20 FG
Beal: 17 Pts, 7-10 FG
J. Smith: 15 Pts, 5-5 FG – 9:49 PM
End of 3Q: PHX 91, IND 83
Durant: 27 Pts, 6 Reb, 12-18 FG
Booker: 23 Pts, 7 Ast, 5 Reb, 9-20 FG
Beal: 17 Pts, 7-10 FG
J. Smith: 15 Pts, 5-5 FG – 9:49 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant 3 as Booker looked like he might try to lob it to Eubanks, who was rolling to the rim, but Durant was open to his left.
Durant now with 27. #Suns up eight. – 9:38 PM
Durant 3 as Booker looked like he might try to lob it to Eubanks, who was rolling to the rim, but Durant was open to his left.
Durant now with 27. #Suns up eight. – 9:38 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant and Siakam had a conversation after Siakam was called for his fourth foul.
James Johnson was in between them near #Pacers bench.
Durant said something and Johnson just playfully shoved him away. Durant headed to #Suns bench smiling. Phoenix 78-71 with 6:55 left in 3rd. – 9:35 PM
Durant and Siakam had a conversation after Siakam was called for his fourth foul.
James Johnson was in between them near #Pacers bench.
Durant said something and Johnson just playfully shoved him away. Durant headed to #Suns bench smiling. Phoenix 78-71 with 6:55 left in 3rd. – 9:35 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
McConnell by Booker.
Durant answer.
Booker transition dunk off Durant feed.
#Suns up five. – 9:27 PM
McConnell by Booker.
Durant answer.
Booker transition dunk off Durant feed.
#Suns up five. – 9:27 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns 65 #Pacers 61 Half.
PHX: Kevin Durant 20 points (14 in 2nd quarter), Devin Booker 17 (12 in 1st quarter), Bradley Beal 15. Team: 18 fast break points.
IND: Jalen Smith 13 points off bench, Buddy Hield and Pascal Siakam 9 each. Team: Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) OUT. pic.twitter.com/YVRLl8vwFQ – 9:16 PM
#Suns 65 #Pacers 61 Half.
PHX: Kevin Durant 20 points (14 in 2nd quarter), Devin Booker 17 (12 in 1st quarter), Bradley Beal 15. Team: 18 fast break points.
IND: Jalen Smith 13 points off bench, Buddy Hield and Pascal Siakam 9 each. Team: Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) OUT. pic.twitter.com/YVRLl8vwFQ – 9:16 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: PHX 65, IND 61
Durant: 20 Pts, 9-12 FG
Booker: 17 Pts, 4 Ast, 7-12 FG
Beal: 15 Pts, 6-8 FG
J. Smith: 13 Pts, 4-4 FG
Suns went to their Death Lineup to close, but the Pacers hit a bunch of 3s and closed the 2Q on a 12-7 run – 9:09 PM
Halftime: PHX 65, IND 61
Durant: 20 Pts, 9-12 FG
Booker: 17 Pts, 4 Ast, 7-12 FG
Beal: 15 Pts, 6-8 FG
J. Smith: 13 Pts, 4-4 FG
Suns went to their Death Lineup to close, but the Pacers hit a bunch of 3s and closed the 2Q on a 12-7 run – 9:09 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant had words with I believe Jarace Walker, who he ran with all the way to the other end of the court by their bench.
#Suns up 51-46. Timeout #Pacers. Durant has scored 11 of his 17 points in the 2nd quarter. – 8:58 PM
Durant had words with I believe Jarace Walker, who he ran with all the way to the other end of the court by their bench.
#Suns up 51-46. Timeout #Pacers. Durant has scored 11 of his 17 points in the 2nd quarter. – 8:58 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Both teams getting whatever they want attacking the rim right now. Kevin Durant’s up to 14 points on 7-of-9 shooting – 8:56 PM
Both teams getting whatever they want attacking the rim right now. Kevin Durant’s up to 14 points on 7-of-9 shooting – 8:56 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 1Q: PHX 33, IND 25
Booker: 12 Pts, 3 Ast, 5-8 FG
Durant: 6 Pts, 3-4 FG
Nurkic: 2 Pts, 6 Reb, 2 Ast
J. Smith: 8 Pts, 2-2 3P – 8:38 PM
End of 1Q: PHX 33, IND 25
Booker: 12 Pts, 3 Ast, 5-8 FG
Durant: 6 Pts, 3-4 FG
Nurkic: 2 Pts, 6 Reb, 2 Ast
J. Smith: 8 Pts, 2-2 3P – 8:38 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Jalen Smith corner 3. #Suns up 24-14 as Durant scores in transition. #Pacers – 8:29 PM
Jalen Smith corner 3. #Suns up 24-14 as Durant scores in transition. #Pacers – 8:29 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
What a pass from Jusuf Nurkic. Got the board, ran the break himself, and threaded the needle to KD on a back cut for the layup – 8:26 PM
What a pass from Jusuf Nurkic. Got the board, ran the break himself, and threaded the needle to KD on a back cut for the layup – 8:26 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Allen got up slow after that goal-tending on Turner as he landed pretty hard.
Moving around pretty good now, but was limping a little bit as he ran back down the court.
Coming out, Gordon in. Durant picked up 2nd foul, stays in game.
#Suns up 11-6 as Booker to the rim. – 8:16 PM
Allen got up slow after that goal-tending on Turner as he landed pretty hard.
Moving around pretty good now, but was limping a little bit as he ran back down the court.
Coming out, Gordon in. Durant picked up 2nd foul, stays in game.
#Suns up 11-6 as Booker to the rim. – 8:16 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker guarding Siakam on that possession as he fouled Siakam.
Now Durant on Siakam as Vogel said pregame that would be the matchup. #Suns #Pacers – 8:13 PM
Booker guarding Siakam on that possession as he fouled Siakam.
Now Durant on Siakam as Vogel said pregame that would be the matchup. #Suns #Pacers – 8:13 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Off ball screen for Booker 3, missed.
Tied 2-2 as Durant answers Turner. #Suns #Pacers – 8:11 PM
Off ball screen for Booker 3, missed.
Tied 2-2 as Durant answers Turner. #Suns #Pacers – 8:11 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Pacers starters: McConnell, Hield, Nesmith, Siakam, Turner
Vogel confirmed pregame Durant would take the Siakam assignment. – 7:36 PM
Pacers starters: McConnell, Hield, Nesmith, Siakam, Turner
Vogel confirmed pregame Durant would take the Siakam assignment. – 7:36 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal pregame #Suns pic.twitter.com/G5B7dK8LJk – 7:05 PM
Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal pregame #Suns pic.twitter.com/G5B7dK8LJk – 7:05 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Because I went to the Warriors. Why shouldn’t I be in that? That’s the question you should ask. Why not? What haven’t I done?”
Kevin Durant when asked by @azcentral why he isn’t mentioned in the GOAT conversation.
A look into the question he asked #Suns tinyurl.com/mvcy5h2x pic.twitter.com/CfELlAS9Nm – 4:45 PM
“Because I went to the Warriors. Why shouldn’t I be in that? That’s the question you should ask. Why not? What haven’t I done?”
Kevin Durant when asked by @azcentral why he isn’t mentioned in the GOAT conversation.
A look into the question he asked #Suns tinyurl.com/mvcy5h2x pic.twitter.com/CfELlAS9Nm – 4:45 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Opinion: Will #NBA title with Phoenix Suns put Kevin Durant in GOAT conversation? (w/videos) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 12:00 PM
Opinion: Will #NBA title with Phoenix Suns put Kevin Durant in GOAT conversation? (w/videos) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 12:00 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
From Saturday:
Kevin Durant: A deep dive into gifted, complex and ‘down to earth’ Phoenix Suns superstar (w/video) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/jz9tEqzMiM – 11:39 AM
From Saturday:
Kevin Durant: A deep dive into gifted, complex and ‘down to earth’ Phoenix Suns superstar (w/video) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/jz9tEqzMiM – 11:39 AM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
Jan. 21 RPR MVP:
1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 18.36
2. Joel Embiid: 17.52
3. Nikola Jokić: 16.87
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 16.56
5. Luka Dončić: 15.83
6. Anthony Davis: 14.84
7. Tyrese Haliburton: 13.73
8. Jayson Tatum: 13.35
9. Kawhi Leonard: 12.91
10. Kevin Durant: 12.45 pic.twitter.com/gsQVFI3sg3 – 9:59 AM
Jan. 21 RPR MVP:
1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 18.36
2. Joel Embiid: 17.52
3. Nikola Jokić: 16.87
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 16.56
5. Luka Dončić: 15.83
6. Anthony Davis: 14.84
7. Tyrese Haliburton: 13.73
8. Jayson Tatum: 13.35
9. Kawhi Leonard: 12.91
10. Kevin Durant: 12.45 pic.twitter.com/gsQVFI3sg3 – 9:59 AM
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