The Phoenix Suns recently played the Washington Wizards at Footprint Center. Suns star Kevin Durant showcased an impressive display of skills on the court, scoring 29 points, four assists, and five rebounds. In addition to his strong performance, he also captivated Suns fans with his trash-talking in the final minutes.
With just 1:25 left in a thrilling fourth quarter, Nick Richards confidently stepped up to the free throw line. After Richards sank his shots, Kevin Durant ignited the atmosphere with some fiery banter aimed squarely at the Washington Wizards bench, further intensifying the competitive spirit of the matchup.
“Ain’t no pressure against y’all nggas, ain’t no pressure against yall nggas,” Durant said.
Lmaooo KD absolutely fried the Wizards bench after shit takin 😭
— 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘯𝘢☆ (@Stunna999_) January 26, 2025
“Ain’t no pressure against y’all nggas, ain’t no pressure against yall nggas” 💀 pic.twitter.com/TZH4WUrf90
Nick Richards had an impressive performance, contributing 20 points, 1 assist, and 9 rebounds. Bradley Beal added 20 points, 4 assists, and 3 rebounds. These combined efforts led to the Suns’ commanding 119-109 victory against the Wizards.
Kevin Durant Sparks Debate With His All-Hoopers Starting Five
Kevin Durant was asked to name his All-Hoopers starting five on the January 16, 2025, episode of the Out The Mud Podcast. For the first spot, he selected Kyrie Irving, the star guard of the Dallas Mavericks. However, for the second spot, he sparked debate within the NBA community by choosing between Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan.
“I’mma go: Kyrie Irving at the one. It’s a debate between Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan at the two. I know you’re from Chicago, so you might hear this and get confused, but purely skill-wise—Kobe. Yeah, Kobe. He’s got that three-ball, he can handle, he’s got the wiggle, and he can do all the technical stuff MJ can do. So, it’s a toss-up, but I’mma go with Kobe at the two.” Durant said.
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With their recent victory against the Wizards, the Suns now sit in 8th place in the Western Conference standings. They have a record of 23 wins and 21 losses in the 2024-25 NBA season. Their next game will be against the Los Angeles Clippers at Footprint Center.
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