In an electrifying Sunday evening showdown in Arizona Thunder v/s Suns, Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns hosted the Oklahoma City Thunder. Durant, a seasoned NBA Star rewrote the record books in his 16th season and etched his name in the annals of basketball history by surpassing Vince Carter on the all-time list of field goals made. With 9,293 made field goals to his name at the start of the game, Durant broke the tie and claimed sole possession of the 21st spot on this prestigious list.
NBA Star Rewrote the Record Books
The next target in Durant’s sights is the legendary Moses Malone, who made 9,435 field goals during his illustrious career. Durant’s remarkable performance came as no surprise, considering his impressive season averages of 30.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 1.1 blocks per game. He’s been shooting lights-out, boasting a 50.8% success rate from the field and an impressive 40.5% from beyond the three-point arc.
The Suns, however, have had a mixed start to their season, with a record of 4-5 in their first nine games. In their most recent clash, they narrowly fell to the Los Angeles Lakers, led by the formidable LeBron James, with a final score of 122-119.
Durant’s performance against the Thunder was nothing short of sensational. He poured in 38 points, grabbed nine rebounds, and dished out five assists while shooting an efficient 13/27 from the field and 4/6 from downtown. All of this was achieved in 39 minutes of intense on-court action.
As the Thunder moves out of town, the Suns are gearing up for their next challenge on Wednesday evening when they will host Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves. This game promises to be another thrilling matchup in the Suns’ quest for success this season.
Durant’s illustrious career has seen him don the jerseys of several NBA teams, including the Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors, and his initial stint with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Throughout his journey, the two-time NBA champion has maintained extraordinary averages of 27.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.1 steals, and 1.1 blocks per game. His consistent excellence is reflected in his career shooting percentages of 49.9% from the field and an impressive 38.5% from beyond the three-point line.
In the heart of the desert, Kevin Durant continues to leave an indelible mark on the NBA, making history with each field goal he adds to his remarkable career tally. As he chases down Moses Malone on the all-time list, fans can only anticipate more sensational performances from this basketball legend.
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