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Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
UPDATED: Kevin Durant can nonetheless shut; Suns defended, protected ball; Takeaways from OT street win over defending NBA champion Nuggets #Suns #Nuggets azcentral.com/story/sports/n… by way of @azcentral – 2:25 AM
UPDATED: Kevin Durant can nonetheless shut; Suns defended, protected ball; Takeaways from OT street win over defending NBA champion Nuggets #Suns #Nuggets azcentral.com/story/sports/n… by way of @azcentral – 2:25 AM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
OK.
Received Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, Grayson Allen, Saben Lee, Eric Gordon and Frank Vogel postgame, however acquired to complete takeaways.
So it’ll be a minute, however as soon as I begin tweeting them out, it’ll be continous. Keep up or 👀 👀 for them within the early morn.
Your name. #Suns pic.twitter.com/wr0iXs0H49 – 1:25 AM
OK.
Received Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, Grayson Allen, Saben Lee, Eric Gordon and Frank Vogel postgame, however acquired to complete takeaways.
So it’ll be a minute, however as soon as I begin tweeting them out, it’ll be continous. Keep up or 👀 👀 for them within the early morn.
Your name. #Suns pic.twitter.com/wr0iXs0H49 – 1:25 AM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant can nonetheless shut the present: Fast takeaway from Phoenix Suns OT win over Denver Nuggets #Suns #Nuggets azcentral.com/story/sports/n… by way of @azcentral – 1:17 AM
Kevin Durant can nonetheless shut the present: Fast takeaway from Phoenix Suns OT win over Denver Nuggets #Suns #Nuggets azcentral.com/story/sports/n… by way of @azcentral – 1:17 AM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Kevin Durant shot 7-for-13 within the first half, 4-for-18 within the second half, after which went 3-for-3 in OT.
Bradley Beal shot 4-for-16 in regulation after which went 2-for-2 in OT.
Having big-time shot-makers helps – 12:38 AM
Kevin Durant shot 7-for-13 within the first half, 4-for-18 within the second half, after which went 3-for-3 in OT.
Bradley Beal shot 4-for-16 in regulation after which went 2-for-2 in OT.
Having big-time shot-makers helps – 12:38 AM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant dagger.
#Suns 117 #Nuggets 107 Last/OT pic.twitter.com/q5448Jgl8R – 12:34 AM
Durant dagger.
#Suns 117 #Nuggets 107 Last/OT pic.twitter.com/q5448Jgl8R – 12:34 AM


Dave Mason @DeuceMason
KD throwing daggers late on this sport tonight. Pure domination in OT. – 12:30 AM
KD throwing daggers late on this sport tonight. Pure domination in OT. – 12:30 AM

StatMuse @statmuse
KD tonight:
35 PTS
8 REB
5 AST
3-0 in time beyond regulation this season. statmuse.com/nba/player/kev… – 12:30 AM
KD tonight:
35 PTS
8 REB
5 AST
3-0 in time beyond regulation this season. statmuse.com/nba/player/kev… – 12:30 AM


Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Durant deserves a ton of credit score for his near this sport, as a result of this had been one of many extra poor video games of his profession and he simply made monstrous buckets down the stretch – 12:28 AM
Durant deserves a ton of credit score for his near this sport, as a result of this had been one of many extra poor video games of his profession and he simply made monstrous buckets down the stretch – 12:28 AM


Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns are hitting some large photographs right here. Kudos to KD and Beal for powering by way of tough taking pictures nights right here in OT – 12:26 AM
Suns are hitting some large photographs right here. Kudos to KD and Beal for powering by way of tough taking pictures nights right here in OT – 12:26 AM

Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Suns ought to be mad that is even going to OT, KD was nice for 3 quarters however terrible offensively within the 4th. Beal wasn’t a lot better, it’s loopy they’re this unhealthy in fourth quarters. – 12:24 AM
Suns ought to be mad that is even going to OT, KD was nice for 3 quarters however terrible offensively within the 4th. Beal wasn’t a lot better, it’s loopy they’re this unhealthy in fourth quarters. – 12:24 AM


Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Finish of 4Q: DEN 102, PHX 102
Allen: 28 Pts, 5 Reb, 8-12 3P
Durant: 27 Pts, 7 Reb, 5 Ast, 11-31 FG
Beal: 11 Pts, 5 Reb, 4-16 FG
Murray: 28-7-7, 12-23 FG – 12:20 AM
Finish of 4Q: DEN 102, PHX 102
Allen: 28 Pts, 5 Reb, 8-12 3P
Durant: 27 Pts, 7 Reb, 5 Ast, 11-31 FG
Beal: 11 Pts, 5 Reb, 4-16 FG
Murray: 28-7-7, 12-23 FG – 12:20 AM

Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Durant comes up big with a game-tying 3, and we’re tied at 102-102 and going to time beyond regulation at Ball Area – 12:19 AM
Durant comes up big with a game-tying 3, and we’re tied at 102-102 and going to time beyond regulation at Ball Area – 12:19 AM

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
That shot by Jamal was ridiculous.
The shot by KD was extra so.
Denver can win it with 4 seconds remaining. – 12:17 AM
That shot by Jamal was ridiculous.
The shot by KD was extra so.
Denver can win it with 4 seconds remaining. – 12:17 AM



Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Now both Durant or Beal may have the ball right here.
The query is will Allen or O’Neale wind up taking the shot. #Suns down one. – 12:15 AM
Now both Durant or Beal may have the ball right here.
The query is will Allen or O’Neale wind up taking the shot. #Suns down one. – 12:15 AM

Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
If Phoenix loses this one, Durant has to eat a giant chunk of it. He’s lacking a bunch of appears that he normally makes – 12:14 AM
If Phoenix loses this one, Durant has to eat a giant chunk of it. He’s lacking a bunch of appears that he normally makes – 12:14 AM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Jusuf Nurkic fouls out. He ought to solely have 5 fouls, however one that ought to’ve been Grayson Allen went to him earlier within the sport. Gonna take a miracle to shut this one out with Beal (4-15 FG) and KD (10-29 FG) going chilly – 12:13 AM
Jusuf Nurkic fouls out. He ought to solely have 5 fouls, however one that ought to’ve been Grayson Allen went to him earlier within the sport. Gonna take a miracle to shut this one out with Beal (4-15 FG) and KD (10-29 FG) going chilly – 12:13 AM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Nurkic fouls out.
Too many misses for Beal and Durant within the 4th. – 12:12 AM
Nurkic fouls out.
Too many misses for Beal and Durant within the 4th. – 12:12 AM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Seems to be like that’s off O’Neale as a substitute of Jokic, who misplaced his thoughts attempting to persuade Malone to problem name.
5:02 left in sport. #Suns up 96-90 after Durant bucket. – 12:04 AM
Seems to be like that’s off O’Neale as a substitute of Jokic, who misplaced his thoughts attempting to persuade Malone to problem name.
5:02 left in sport. #Suns up 96-90 after Durant bucket. – 12:04 AM


Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Beal out,
So it’s Allen, Lee, Durant, Eubanks and O’Neale.
Once more, no Booker, Okogie. #Suns – 12:01 AM
Beal out,
So it’s Allen, Lee, Durant, Eubanks and O’Neale.
Once more, no Booker, Okogie. #Suns – 12:01 AM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Nurkic in all probability simply has to return in when Jokic does. Not likely a sensible choice to make there.
KD set to hit 40 minutes once more. – 11:59 PM
Nurkic in all probability simply has to return in when Jokic does. Not likely a sensible choice to make there.
KD set to hit 40 minutes once more. – 11:59 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Nuggets again inside 6. That Peyton Watson block on the rim was an enormous one for momentum. Most likely gonna have to deliver KD again in right here ASAP – 11:58 PM
Nuggets again inside 6. That Peyton Watson block on the rim was an enormous one for momentum. Most likely gonna have to deliver KD again in right here ASAP – 11:58 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Nuggets have been hovering round 9 for a minute, then simply acquired 3 from Porter Jr.
Timeout Phoenix. #Suns up 94-88 with 7:58 left in sport. Nurkic 5 fouls. Durant ought to be checking in both now or inside the subsequent minute or so. – 11:57 PM
#Nuggets have been hovering round 9 for a minute, then simply acquired 3 from Porter Jr.
Timeout Phoenix. #Suns up 94-88 with 7:58 left in sport. Nurkic 5 fouls. Durant ought to be checking in both now or inside the subsequent minute or so. – 11:57 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Bradley Beal with a giant bucket going to the rack. Hasn’t been capable of get many photographs to fall, however the downhill mentality stays necessary on this non-KD stretch – 11:54 PM
Bradley Beal with a giant bucket going to the rack. Hasn’t been capable of get many photographs to fall, however the downhill mentality stays necessary on this non-KD stretch – 11:54 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Finish of 3Q: PHX 90, DEN 81
Allen: 28 Pts, 9-12 FG, 8-10 3P
Durant: 22-7-5, 9-22 FG
Nurkic: 7 Pts, 10 Reb, 6 Ast
Murray: 24 Pts, 5 Ast, 10-17 FG – 11:48 PM
Finish of 3Q: PHX 90, DEN 81
Allen: 28 Pts, 9-12 FG, 8-10 3P
Durant: 22-7-5, 9-22 FG
Nurkic: 7 Pts, 10 Reb, 6 Ast
Murray: 24 Pts, 5 Ast, 10-17 FG – 11:48 PM

Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
I don’t assume I’ve ever seen Kevin Durant miss 13 photographs in a basketball sport – 11:47 PM
I don’t assume I’ve ever seen Kevin Durant miss 13 photographs in a basketball sport – 11:47 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Saben Lee handed up a nook 3, however drove and located Durant for an reverse nook 3.
MIssed it, however Eubanks acquired offensive rebound. Fouled, made FTs. #Suns up 88-76. – 11:44 PM
Saben Lee handed up a nook 3, however drove and located Durant for an reverse nook 3.
MIssed it, however Eubanks acquired offensive rebound. Fouled, made FTs. #Suns up 88-76. – 11:44 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant acquired again display screen, went to reverse aspect.
Being guarded by Jokic, Durant drove, drew protection, discovered O’Neale for 3.
#Suns up 84-67 as Nurkic scores. – 11:36 PM
Durant acquired again display screen, went to reverse aspect.
Being guarded by Jokic, Durant drove, drew protection, discovered O’Neale for 3.
#Suns up 84-67 as Nurkic scores. – 11:36 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Once more spacing, Nurkic too near Durant to make go. Porter Jr. steal, jam, #Suns up 79-65. – 11:31 PM
Once more spacing, Nurkic too near Durant to make go. Porter Jr. steal, jam, #Suns up 79-65. – 11:31 PM


Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant jumper, fouled.
#Suns up 20. pic.twitter.com/BuSCItDqeR – 11:26 PM
Kevin Durant jumper, fouled.
#Suns up 20. pic.twitter.com/BuSCItDqeR – 11:26 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant block to finish half.
#Suns up 65-50. Had 23-1 run pic.twitter.com/4PMnUrYH6E – 11:08 PM
Durant block to finish half.
#Suns up 65-50. Had 23-1 run pic.twitter.com/4PMnUrYH6E – 11:08 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: PHX 65, DEN 50
Allen: 22-3-3, 6-6 3P
Durant: 16 Pts, 7-13 FG
Nurkic: 3 Pts, 7 Reb, 5 Ast
Murray: 15 Pts, 4 Ast, 6-11 FG
Suns shut 2Q on a 29-7 run – 11:07 PM
Halftime: PHX 65, DEN 50
Allen: 22-3-3, 6-6 3P
Durant: 16 Pts, 7-13 FG
Nurkic: 3 Pts, 7 Reb, 5 Ast
Murray: 15 Pts, 4 Ast, 6-11 FG
Suns shut 2Q on a 29-7 run – 11:07 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns are presently on a 17-1 run, up 9 on the Nuggets. Nice protection over this stretch and KD has caught hearth – 10:59 PM
Suns are presently on a 17-1 run, up 9 on the Nuggets. Nice protection over this stretch and KD has caught hearth – 10:59 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant over Murray. #Suns up 55-44. Greatest lead of sport for Phoenix.
Timeout Denver. Suns on 19-1 run. – 10:59 PM
Durant over Murray. #Suns up 55-44. Greatest lead of sport for Phoenix.
Timeout Denver. Suns on 19-1 run. – 10:59 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
See what the Suns simply ran with Nurkic and Durant on the handoff? Allen introduced the ball up. They only have to run their stuff. That’s it. – 10:59 PM
See what the Suns simply ran with Nurkic and Durant on the handoff? Allen introduced the ball up. They only have to run their stuff. That’s it. – 10:59 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant beside himself after scoring, hitting the deck and never getting a foul name. #Suns up 49-43. – 10:55 PM
Durant beside himself after scoring, hitting the deck and never getting a foul name. #Suns up 49-43. – 10:55 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Rattling, that Nurk to KD alley-oop was a factor of magnificence – 10:51 PM
Rattling, that Nurk to KD alley-oop was a factor of magnificence – 10:51 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Finish of 1Q: DEN 32, PHX 28
Allen: 12 Pts, 4-4 3P
Durant: 6 Pts, 3-9 FG
O’Neale: 3 Pts, 4 Ast, 1-2 3P
Murray: 11 Pts, 3 Ast, 5-7 FG
Nuggets shut 1Q on an 11-2 run during the last 1:56 – 10:31 PM
Finish of 1Q: DEN 32, PHX 28
Allen: 12 Pts, 4-4 3P
Durant: 6 Pts, 3-9 FG
O’Neale: 3 Pts, 4 Ast, 1-2 3P
Murray: 11 Pts, 3 Ast, 5-7 FG
Nuggets shut 1Q on an 11-2 run during the last 1:56 – 10:31 PM



Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Speak about spacing. Nurkic near Durant, turnover.
Caldwell-Pope dunk. Allen 3.
Durant transition dunk. #Suns up 8-7 – 10:08 PM
Speak about spacing. Nurkic near Durant, turnover.
Caldwell-Pope dunk. Allen 3.
Durant transition dunk. #Suns up 8-7 – 10:08 PM

Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Nuggets trying to make it 7 in a row. Let’s pregame.
Is Nurkic-Jokic nonetheless a rivalry?
KD’s Olympic objective
Nuggets-Suns preview
📺 youtube.com/live/aVekV3UqM… pic.twitter.com/98Hx25yxyB – 9:28 PM
Nuggets trying to make it 7 in a row. Let’s pregame.
Is Nurkic-Jokic nonetheless a rivalry?
KD’s Olympic objective
Nuggets-Suns preview📺 youtube.com/live/aVekV3UqM… pic.twitter.com/98Hx25yxyB – 9:28 PM

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
From earlier:
Michael Malone on the Suns tonight with out Devin Booker
“Fortunately for them, they’ve a man named Bradley Beal…Devin Booker’s a helluva participant, however they’ve acquired two guys in Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant that may permit big scoring nights in case you permit them to.” – 9:22 PM
From earlier:
Michael Malone on the Suns tonight with out Devin Booker
“Fortunately for them, they’ve a man named Bradley Beal…Devin Booker’s a helluva participant, however they’ve acquired two guys in Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant that may permit big scoring nights in case you permit them to.” – 9:22 PM

NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
If the Nuggets win back-to-back championships, will Jokic surpass KD on the checklist for all-time greats? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/AL2ZBHIfbp – 8:56 PM
If the Nuggets win back-to-back championships, will Jokic surpass KD on the checklist for all-time greats? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/AL2ZBHIfbp – 8:56 PM

CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Draymond Inexperienced suggests he gave up hundreds of thousands in 2015 to make sure Kevin Durant may be part of Warriors in 2016
cbssports.com/nba/news/draym… – 8:39 PM
Draymond Inexperienced suggests he gave up hundreds of thousands in 2015 to make sure Kevin Durant may be part of Warriors in 2016
cbssports.com/nba/news/draym… – 8:39 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“That was a very long time in the past.”
Michael Malone on what he can draw from 1st matchup vs. Suns that Denver gained in Phoenix.
Malone did notice Bradley Beal and Devin Booker didn’t play. Booker out with proper ankle sprain.
Additionally famous Kevin Durant 13-13 FTs, #Suns 24-26 final time. pic.twitter.com/Wrrlmzrkq3 – 8:30 PM
“That was a very long time in the past.”
Michael Malone on what he can draw from 1st matchup vs. Suns that Denver gained in Phoenix.
Malone did notice Bradley Beal and Devin Booker didn’t play. Booker out with proper ankle sprain.
Additionally famous Kevin Durant 13-13 FTs, #Suns 24-26 final time. pic.twitter.com/Wrrlmzrkq3 – 8:30 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We’re attempting to make use of this time to maintain getting higher. We nonetheless acquired time earlier than the playoffs begin. When the playoffs begin, that’s after we wish to be at our greatest.”
Kevin Durant as Phoenix Suns are sixth within the West, 21 video games left and face hardest remaining #NBA schedule. #Suns pic.twitter.com/uPfvTTRQXM – 3:10 PM
“We’re attempting to make use of this time to maintain getting higher. We nonetheless acquired time earlier than the playoffs begin. When the playoffs begin, that’s after we wish to be at our greatest.”
Kevin Durant as Phoenix Suns are sixth within the West, 21 video games left and face hardest remaining #NBA schedule. #Suns pic.twitter.com/uPfvTTRQXM – 3:10 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Go on the market, do your job and play arduous. That’ll make up for lots of stuff we’re lacking.”
Kevin Durant as Devin Booker (ankle) OUT.
On doubles: “Typically we’re not going to make them, however we generate high quality photographs more often than not. That’s one thing we are able to stay with.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/bANGOlUXHb – 3:02 PM
“Go on the market, do your job and play arduous. That’ll make up for lots of stuff we’re lacking.”
Kevin Durant as Devin Booker (ankle) OUT.
On doubles: “Typically we’re not going to make them, however we generate high quality photographs more often than not. That’s one thing we are able to stay with.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/bANGOlUXHb – 3:02 PM

Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Al Horford simply scored his 14,000th level within the NBA, placing him in some very elite firm.
NBA – LAST 50 YEARS
14,000 factors
8,000 rebounds
3,000 assists
1,000 blocks
LeBron, Malone, Kareem, Dirk, Shaq, Hakeem, Duncan, Garnett, Gasol, Webber…
…Al Horford. – 5:01 PM
Al Horford simply scored his 14,000th level within the NBA, placing him in some very elite firm.
NBA – LAST 50 YEARS
14,000 factors
8,000 rebounds
3,000 assists
1,000 blocks
LeBron, Malone, Kareem, Dirk, Shaq, Hakeem, Duncan, Garnett, Gasol, Webber…
…Al Horford. – 5:01 PM
Extra on this storyline
Increased Quantity: Accounting for higher volume, he goes over multiple players. Kobe Bryant, for instance, was efficient in the clutch. But Damian Lillard and Dirk Nowitzki stood out for their clutch performances as well. Playoffs: In playoff settings, clutch performances develop into much more vital. Ray Allen and Khris Middleton have been highlighted for his or her distinctive clutch taking pictures percentages in playoff moments. -via NBA Librarian / March 6, 2024
Who was the hardest opponent you ever needed to defend throughout your profession? Jermaine O’Neal: So, every night, it was like a challenge. Because you had to adjust how you treated that matchup. I would say if I had to, Dirk Nowitzki. He in all probability was essentially the most tough one to protect as a result of he may pull up off any foot, like off the dribble, growth, and he’s up, and he’s seven foot tall. -via HoopsHype / February 26, 2024
Kidd is comfy together with Doncic among the many finest gamers of all-time and predicted that his championships will come, declaring that Jordan had but to win a title at this stage of his profession. “This young man is 24 and is breaking all the records that stand in front of him,” Kidd said. “He’s a winner, and his ultimate goal is to win a championship. And he’ll get there and never simply win one, however he’ll win a number of when it’s all mentioned and finished.” -via ESPN / January 30, 2024
Duane Rankin: “He’s always going to be ready for the big moment.” Frank Vogel on Kevin Durant, whose 3 with 26.6 seconds compelled OT after 0-of-5 from deep. Durant 3-of-3 FGs in OT of #Suns win at Denver. On snapping 2-game skid. “We knew we wanted to reply and play w/o beating ourselves.” pic.twitter.com/vO5sF7VxWv -via Twitter @DuaneRankin / March 6, 2024
Gerald Bourguet: Final (OT): PHX 117, DEN 107 Durant: 35 Pts, 7 Reb, 5 Ast, 14-34 FG Allen: 28-5-4-3, 8-12 3P Beal: 16-6-6, 6-18 FG Murray: 28-9-7, 12-25 FG Big bounce-back win for the Suns on the street with out E-book -via Twitter @GeraldBourguet / March 6, 2024
StatMuse: Factors in time beyond regulation: 8 — Kevin Durant 5 — Bradley Beal 5 — Denver Nuggets pic.twitter.com/wFgJiZ5kNX -via Twitter @statmuse / March 6, 2024
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