The NBA Christmas mania seems to have upped the ante among the community. After LeBron James made it clear that the NBA’s Christmas Day game was an electric show, Kevin Durant, too, recently chimed in with his take. Facing off against the Denver Nuggets, the Phoenix Suns came out on top with a 110-100 victory. Now, looking at the scoreline itself, it is clear that the match was a closely contested game.
Echoing similar sentiments in his post-game interview, the Suns’ star expressed his elation. Durant seemed significantly excited to have had the opportunity to feature in the Christmas Day game.
“It’s not just [me, Steph and LeBron], you see Jokic tonight. You see a hall of famer, an icon in Russ tonight. … It was an amazing day for basketball, I’m grateful I was able to play,” said the Suns’ star. His acknowledgment of former teammate Russell Westbrook was yet another heartwarming moment for the audience.
Before the Suns’ game, it was yet another thriller between the Lakers and the Golden State Warriors. With LeBron James dropping 31 points, the Lakers edged out Steph Curry and co. 115-113. Soon after the game, King James dropped a subtle comment hinting at the NBA’s supremacy over the NFL. Meanwhile, with Durant giving Russell Westbrook his flowers, the internet had a lot of things to say.
Hoops Nation Elated With Kevin Durant’s Warm Appreciation
Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook were one of the most fearsome duos. Despite donning different jerseys at the moment, the former seems to still have a lot of respect. Seeing his comments, the online fans cannot help but be overwhelmed with joy.
One fan commented, “Seeing KD give Russell Westbrook his flowers is always dope.”
Seeing KD give Russell Westbrook his flowers is always dope
— Charlie Quinn (@CharlieQuinnMMA) December 26, 2024
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Another fan said, “KD giving Russ props damnn.”
KD giving Russ props damnn
— ChoZen (@Chozenboii) December 26, 2024
A third fan commented, “Had him for 30 and Joker for 27 in a parlay. They said not today. Suns were up big but Denver decided not to go to joker down the stretch. That’s why viewership is way down. The game got away from the nuggets when joker spent half thr 4th on the bench.”
Had him for 30 and Joker for 27 in a parlay. They said not today.😂 Suns were up big but Denver decided not to go to joker down the stretch. That’s why viewership is way down. The game got away from the nuggets when joker spent half thr 4th on the bench.
— JD (@crookedjd) December 26, 2024
This fan looked happy as the comment read, “I think we all just healed a little bit.”
I think we all just healed a little bit 🥹 pic.twitter.com/ex2g9Rb7B1
— Teeport (@NFTeeport) December 26, 2024
Another fan praised Kevin Durant by saying, “KD respects the game more than just about any player in NBA history. He truly loves basketball.”
KD respects the game more than just about any player in NBA history. He truly loves basketball.
— Zach “🅂🄲🄷🅄🅉” Schumaker (@_SchuZ_) December 26, 2024
This user, too, echoed similar sentiments. The comment read, “Hearing KD give props to his peers and legends just shows how much respect these greats have for the game. Love it!”
Hearing KD give props to his peers and legends just shows how much respect these greats have for the game. Love it!
— Madhav Reddy (@PositiveBit0001) December 26, 2024
Lastly, this fan looked pumped up, “Everyone SHOWED UP!!”
Everyone SHOWED UP!! 🔥🔥
— COACH (@punkrockcoach) December 26, 2024
Thus, by ending the Christmas day NBA in style, the stars of the league ensured that audiences didn’t lose interest. They also gifted them with electric performances so that they continued to support the league in large numbers as always.
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