Booker and Durant Guide Suns to 108-104 Season Opener Win Over Warriors
Kevin Durant returned to Chase Center for the first time since leaving the Warriors in 2019, and while he received a warm welcome from the fans, his shooting performance was not at its best. However, he still helped the Phoenix Suns spoil the Warriors’ opening night, leading Phoenix to a 108-104 victory.
Devin Booker led the way for the Suns with 32 points, while Durant added 18 points and 10 rebounds. Stephen Curry scored 27 points for the Warriors, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Suns’ balanced attack.
Durant was greeted with a standing ovation when he was introduced during pregame introductions. He also received a warm ovation during a video tribute that was played before the game. However, Durant struggled from the field, shooting just 7-for-22.
« It was good to be back, » Durant said. « I had a lot of good memories here. The fans were great, and it was a good game. »
Despite his shooting struggles, Durant still made some big plays for the Suns down the stretch. He hit a key jumper in the fourth quarter to give the Suns a five-point lead, and he also came up with a big steal in the closing seconds to seal the win.
« Kevin is a special player, » Suns coach Frank Vogel said. « He can make plays even when he’s not shooting well. He’s a winner, and he’s a big reason why we won tonight. »
The Suns were also able to rely on their defense in the fourth quarter. They held the Warriors to just 19 points in the final period and forced 10 turnovers.
« We played great defense in the fourth quarter, » Booker said. « We were able to get stops when we needed them, and that made the difference. »
The Warriors will look to bounce back from their opening night loss when they host the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. The Suns will also be in action on Thursday, as they travel to face the Los Angeles Clippers.
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