The Phoenix Suns (34-29) play against the Charlotte Hornets (20-44) at Spectrum Center
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Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Wednesday March 1, 2023
Phoenix Suns 105, Charlotte Hornets 91 (Final)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Rod Boone @rodboone
Dennis Smith Jr. is enjoying a resurgence with the #Hornets.
“To be able to come in and prove the people that believe in me right, I think that means a lot,” he told me.
Smith will be key with LaMelo Ball lost for the rest of the season.
charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlot… – 12:08 AM
Dennis Smith Jr. is enjoying a resurgence with the #Hornets.
“To be able to come in and prove the people that believe in me right, I think that means a lot,” he told me.
Smith will be key with LaMelo Ball lost for the rest of the season.
charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlot… – 12:08 AM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
KD is ready for the rest of the season with his new team ☀️ pic.twitter.com/Cc5jq5SnJR – 11:51 PM
KD is ready for the rest of the season with his new team ☀️ pic.twitter.com/Cc5jq5SnJR – 11:51 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
We talked more about the additional rim protection Kevin Durant provides and what it does for the Suns’ defense during tonight’s @PHNX_Suns pod!
Full episode here: link.chtbl.com/PHNXSuns pic.twitter.com/8aL2tXCdw9 – 11:50 PM
We talked more about the additional rim protection Kevin Durant provides and what it does for the Suns’ defense during tonight’s @PHNX_Suns pod!
Full episode here: link.chtbl.com/PHNXSuns pic.twitter.com/8aL2tXCdw9 – 11:50 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
It’s early, but this Kevin Durant-led Suns team looks like it’s about to get late for others’ title hopes
By: @Bill Reiter
cbssports.com/nba/news/its-e… – 11:39 PM
It’s early, but this Kevin Durant-led Suns team looks like it’s about to get late for others’ title hopes
By: @Bill Reiter
cbssports.com/nba/news/its-e… – 11:39 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Kevin Durant Suns debut: Former NBA MVP shows instant chemistry with Devin Booker in first start vs. Hornets
By: @therealmikekb
cbssports.com/nba/news/kevin… – 10:58 PM
Kevin Durant Suns debut: Former NBA MVP shows instant chemistry with Devin Booker in first start vs. Hornets
By: @therealmikekb
cbssports.com/nba/news/kevin… – 10:58 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
“Yea it was fun…So I missed being out on the floor and going over strategy and just talking with the guys, the camaraderie, all that stuff…I got good intentions and I want to do well out there.”
🗣️ KD speaks after his first game with the Phoenix Suns pic.twitter.com/h6LIC0sm9U – 10:57 PM
“Yea it was fun…So I missed being out on the floor and going over strategy and just talking with the guys, the camaraderie, all that stuff…I got good intentions and I want to do well out there.”
🗣️ KD speaks after his first game with the Phoenix Suns pic.twitter.com/h6LIC0sm9U – 10:57 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I’m going to have to digest it, go back and watch. It was fun. I’ll tell you that.”
Devin Booker on his overall assessment of #Suns win in Kevin Durant’s debut. pic.twitter.com/SN5drVl7Jp – 10:52 PM
“I’m going to have to digest it, go back and watch. It was fun. I’ll tell you that.”
Devin Booker on his overall assessment of #Suns win in Kevin Durant’s debut. pic.twitter.com/SN5drVl7Jp – 10:52 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“One of us is going to be on the court at all times.”
Devin Booker on seeing Kevin Durant with the 2nd unit. #Suns pic.twitter.com/MbqCwHiJT6 – 10:50 PM
“One of us is going to be on the court at all times.”
Devin Booker on seeing Kevin Durant with the 2nd unit. #Suns pic.twitter.com/MbqCwHiJT6 – 10:50 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Even though this is only the beginning, it’s already clear how much more dangerous Kevin Durant makes the Suns.
On a handful of the new dimensions shown in tonight’s win: arizonasports.com/story/3514202/… – 10:50 PM
Even though this is only the beginning, it’s already clear how much more dangerous Kevin Durant makes the Suns.
On a handful of the new dimensions shown in tonight’s win: arizonasports.com/story/3514202/… – 10:50 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Kevin Durant drops 23, looks like seamless fit in Suns debut nba.nbcsports.com/2023/03/01/kev… – 10:50 PM
Kevin Durant drops 23, looks like seamless fit in Suns debut nba.nbcsports.com/2023/03/01/kev… – 10:50 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“It was a good time. I enjoyed it.”
Devin Booker on playing with Kevin Durant for the first time in a #Suns game. pic.twitter.com/duCONI7LKv – 10:49 PM
“It was a good time. I enjoyed it.”
Devin Booker on playing with Kevin Durant for the first time in a #Suns game. pic.twitter.com/duCONI7LKv – 10:49 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“It was real fun. I’m not going to lie.”
Deandre Ayton on sharing the court with Kevin Durant in Durant’s #Suns debut.
“Just being competitive. That’s what really stands out.” pic.twitter.com/878Dw6boV8 – 10:47 PM
“It was real fun. I’m not going to lie.”
Deandre Ayton on sharing the court with Kevin Durant in Durant’s #Suns debut.
“Just being competitive. That’s what really stands out.” pic.twitter.com/878Dw6boV8 – 10:47 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I didn’t think I’d play that much to be honest.” Kevin Durant as he played 26 minutes and 50 seconds in his #Suns debut. pic.twitter.com/vsx4Mf0kzH – 10:44 PM
“I didn’t think I’d play that much to be honest.” Kevin Durant as he played 26 minutes and 50 seconds in his #Suns debut. pic.twitter.com/vsx4Mf0kzH – 10:44 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“After my 2nd shot.”
Kevin Durant on when he felt comfortable in #Suns debut.
“I think I shot that just to shoot it. I haven’t shot it in a while. After I shot it, I could’ve took another dribble and used a little bit more power. After that, I got a layup. Book hit me for a 3.” pic.twitter.com/MjdLMJSrNv – 10:43 PM
“After my 2nd shot.”
Kevin Durant on when he felt comfortable in #Suns debut.
“I think I shot that just to shoot it. I haven’t shot it in a while. After I shot it, I could’ve took another dribble and used a little bit more power. After that, I got a layup. Book hit me for a 3.” pic.twitter.com/MjdLMJSrNv – 10:43 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Some good company to be in for Brandon Ingram (14 pts in 1Q, three mid-range hoops). Stat via @Charlotte Hornets TV broadcast pic.twitter.com/oINXoi08O5 – 10:42 PM
Some good company to be in for Brandon Ingram (14 pts in 1Q, three mid-range hoops). Stat via @Charlotte Hornets TV broadcast pic.twitter.com/oINXoi08O5 – 10:42 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
“We gave ourselves a chance. Our defense, which has been getting better and better, was really good. We’ve got to figure out the offense here. When you lose someone like [LaMelo], it’s not just his scoring – it’s his shot creation.” – 10:41 PM
“We gave ourselves a chance. Our defense, which has been getting better and better, was really good. We’ve got to figure out the offense here. When you lose someone like [LaMelo], it’s not just his scoring – it’s his shot creation.” – 10:41 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“It was solid. I felt like I should have made 4 more shots.”
Kevin Durant on his #Suns debut as he scored 23 on 10-of-15 shooting (2-of-4 from 3). pic.twitter.com/uQBJytbppw – 10:38 PM
“It was solid. I felt like I should have made 4 more shots.”
Kevin Durant on his #Suns debut as he scored 23 on 10-of-15 shooting (2-of-4 from 3). pic.twitter.com/uQBJytbppw – 10:38 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“The more we live in who we are and live up to the character of our team, it allows for people you’re integrating to fit in and see where they can be effective so they can be themselves.”
Monty Williams on Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton being aggressive with Kevin Durant. #Suns pic.twitter.com/6MpkUqfg6i – 10:34 PM
“The more we live in who we are and live up to the character of our team, it allows for people you’re integrating to fit in and see where they can be effective so they can be themselves.”
Monty Williams on Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton being aggressive with Kevin Durant. #Suns pic.twitter.com/6MpkUqfg6i – 10:34 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I told him’ I’m not looking for you to lead. We just want you to be yourself and hoop.'”
Monty Williams on Kevin Durant being a leader as he also addressed putting him back in with under 3 minutes left and #Suns up 15.
“In those environments, it’ll be Chris, Book and Kevin.” pic.twitter.com/KErPM3flzO – 10:28 PM
“I told him’ I’m not looking for you to lead. We just want you to be yourself and hoop.'”
Monty Williams on Kevin Durant being a leader as he also addressed putting him back in with under 3 minutes left and #Suns up 15.
“In those environments, it’ll be Chris, Book and Kevin.” pic.twitter.com/KErPM3flzO – 10:28 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder scores in their 5 game losing streak:
Jazz 120
OKC 119
Suns 124
OKC 115
Kings 124
OKC 115
Kings 123
OKC 117
Lakers 123
OKC 117
Thunder has a type. – 10:28 PM
Thunder scores in their 5 game losing streak:
Jazz 120
OKC 119
Suns 124
OKC 115
Kings 124
OKC 115
Kings 123
OKC 117
Lakers 123
OKC 117
Thunder has a type. – 10:28 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Who are next year’s tankers gonna be?
Detroit gets Cade back. Houston seems to want to accelerate with these Harden rumors. Charlotte has been normal bad, not tanking bad, when they’ve had LaMelo.
San Antonio probably, but who else? – 10:22 PM
Who are next year’s tankers gonna be?
Detroit gets Cade back. Houston seems to want to accelerate with these Harden rumors. Charlotte has been normal bad, not tanking bad, when they’ve had LaMelo.
San Antonio probably, but who else? – 10:22 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“It’s pretty cool to be able to give a guy the ball and he can get to his spot and get a really good shot.”
Monty Williams on Kevin Durant, who scored 23 points in his #Suns debut. pic.twitter.com/sEWFG7oF1g – 10:16 PM
“It’s pretty cool to be able to give a guy the ball and he can get to his spot and get a really good shot.”
Monty Williams on Kevin Durant, who scored 23 points in his #Suns debut. pic.twitter.com/sEWFG7oF1g – 10:16 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Mark Williams is a very intrigued project. Since he became a starter at Hornets he shined protecting the rim and helping on both ends.
vs Suns
11 points / 10 rebounds / 2 assists / 1 steal / 1 block
As a starter
12 points / 9.9 rebounds / 1.6 blocks / 61.2% FG
#LetsFly pic.twitter.com/P1FIvC4lQ6 – 10:11 PM
Mark Williams is a very intrigued project. Since he became a starter at Hornets he shined protecting the rim and helping on both ends.
vs Suns
11 points / 10 rebounds / 2 assists / 1 steal / 1 block
As a starter
12 points / 9.9 rebounds / 1.6 blocks / 61.2% FG
#LetsFly pic.twitter.com/P1FIvC4lQ6 – 10:11 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
The Suns were +12 in the 12:15 of game time Devin Booker spent on the bench while Kevin Durant was in.
Durant shot 7-of-9 for 16 points. – 9:58 PM
The Suns were +12 in the 12:15 of game time Devin Booker spent on the bench while Kevin Durant was in.
Durant shot 7-of-9 for 16 points. – 9:58 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
That’s one good win, two demoralizing drubbings and a bad loss at Charlotte in first week after All Star break…. Heat shoots 7 for 28 on threes naturally. – 9:54 PM
That’s one good win, two demoralizing drubbings and a bad loss at Charlotte in first week after All Star break…. Heat shoots 7 for 28 on threes naturally. – 9:54 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Half off pizza tomorrow thanks to @Mark Williams 💯💯 Use code HORNETS for 50% off @yourlocaldomino 🍕
*Available throughout the greater Charlotte area, Hickory and Chapel Hill. Not available at all locations. pic.twitter.com/HFlEnTIrST – 9:45 PM
Half off pizza tomorrow thanks to @Mark Williams 💯💯 Use code HORNETS for 50% off @yourlocaldomino 🍕
*Available throughout the greater Charlotte area, Hickory and Chapel Hill. Not available at all locations. pic.twitter.com/HFlEnTIrST – 9:45 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Dennis Schroder just pulled a Chris Paul special on offense and a Lu Dort special on defense. – 9:45 PM
Dennis Schroder just pulled a Chris Paul special on offense and a Lu Dort special on defense. – 9:45 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Half off pizza tomorrow thanks to @Mark Williams 💯💯 Use code HORNETS for 50% @yourlocaldomino 🍕
*Available throughout the greater Charlotte area, Hickory and Chapel Hill. Not available at all locations. pic.twitter.com/Slj2pP6Tnu – 9:43 PM
Half off pizza tomorrow thanks to @Mark Williams 💯💯 Use code HORNETS for 50% @yourlocaldomino 🍕
*Available throughout the greater Charlotte area, Hickory and Chapel Hill. Not available at all locations. pic.twitter.com/Slj2pP6Tnu – 9:43 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
DA’s 37th career 15+ PTS & 15+ REB game 😤
Ties Neal Walk for the 5th most such games in franchise history! pic.twitter.com/m22NRtOP6Q – 9:43 PM
DA’s 37th career 15+ PTS & 15+ REB game 😤
Ties Neal Walk for the 5th most such games in franchise history! pic.twitter.com/m22NRtOP6Q – 9:43 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
KD’s Phoenix Suns debut 🔥
23 PTS (10-15 FG)
6 REB
2 AST
2 BLK pic.twitter.com/gTZXPti0Jy – 9:39 PM
KD’s Phoenix Suns debut 🔥
23 PTS (10-15 FG)
6 REB
2 AST
2 BLK pic.twitter.com/gTZXPti0Jy – 9:39 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Phoenix Suns top Charlotte Hornets in Kevin Durant’s debut (w/video) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 9:37 PM
Phoenix Suns top Charlotte Hornets in Kevin Durant’s debut (w/video) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 9:37 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣ — @Lowes pic.twitter.com/oMwF6ly0WR – 9:35 PM
3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣ — @Lowes pic.twitter.com/oMwF6ly0WR – 9:35 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant will be on minute restriction for the next week or so, Monty Williams said.
When asked if he’ll play the rest of the road trip, Williams said “we’ll see” as he talked about how Durant’s body will respond to tonight’s game.
#Suns at #Bulls Friday, at #Mavs Sunday. – 9:33 PM
Kevin Durant will be on minute restriction for the next week or so, Monty Williams said.
When asked if he’ll play the rest of the road trip, Williams said “we’ll see” as he talked about how Durant’s body will respond to tonight’s game.
#Suns at #Bulls Friday, at #Mavs Sunday. – 9:33 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Book’s 37 points tie Dan Majerle for the 2nd-most points by a Suns player against Charlotte!
Tonight’s @FanDuel Stat Line of the Game. pic.twitter.com/KRMhx7XJh9 – 9:32 PM
Book’s 37 points tie Dan Majerle for the 2nd-most points by a Suns player against Charlotte!
Tonight’s @FanDuel Stat Line of the Game. pic.twitter.com/KRMhx7XJh9 – 9:32 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
In the Phoenix Suns’ 105-91 win over the Charlotte Hornets, Kevin Durant finished with 23 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocks, while shooting 10-of-15 from the field (including 2-of-4 from three-point range): basketballnews.com/stories/kevin-… – 9:31 PM
In the Phoenix Suns’ 105-91 win over the Charlotte Hornets, Kevin Durant finished with 23 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocks, while shooting 10-of-15 from the field (including 2-of-4 from three-point range): basketballnews.com/stories/kevin-… – 9:31 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Let’s talk about Kevin Durant’s Suns debut! We’re going live on @PHNX_Suns now, come hang out:
youtube.com/live/sXEb4fUf8… pic.twitter.com/xsvzU0tCzX – 9:30 PM
Let’s talk about Kevin Durant’s Suns debut! We’re going live on @PHNX_Suns now, come hang out:
youtube.com/live/sXEb4fUf8… pic.twitter.com/xsvzU0tCzX – 9:30 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Durant-Booker is a top __ duo in the NBA. pic.twitter.com/1pwDkj9M3l – 9:29 PM
Durant-Booker is a top __ duo in the NBA. pic.twitter.com/1pwDkj9M3l – 9:29 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Dennis Smith Jr. Actually has the 6th best Defensive estimated +- on DunksandThrees. Here a block on Kevin Durant 🤣
pic.twitter.com/7TNML8iMSs – 9:28 PM
Dennis Smith Jr. Actually has the 6th best Defensive estimated +- on DunksandThrees. Here a block on Kevin Durant 🤣
pic.twitter.com/7TNML8iMSs – 9:28 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Deandre Ayton really combined for 76 points on 63% shooting. I know it was only the Hornets, but that’s a pretty damn good start – 9:27 PM
Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Deandre Ayton really combined for 76 points on 63% shooting. I know it was only the Hornets, but that’s a pretty damn good start – 9:27 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Pretty good embodiment of how much pressure Kevin Durant takes off his teammates when Devin Booker had 37-6-7 tonight and it will hardly be talked about. – 9:25 PM
Pretty good embodiment of how much pressure Kevin Durant takes off his teammates when Devin Booker had 37-6-7 tonight and it will hardly be talked about. – 9:25 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Suns tonight:
— KD and Book 60 points
— CP3 11 assists
— Deandre Ayton 15/15 double-double
— Held the Hornets to under 100 points
Scary in Phoenix. pic.twitter.com/LlVGy4IdsZ – 9:21 PM
Suns tonight:
— KD and Book 60 points
— CP3 11 assists
— Deandre Ayton 15/15 double-double
— Held the Hornets to under 100 points
Scary in Phoenix. pic.twitter.com/LlVGy4IdsZ – 9:21 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Eyes on Friday.
#LetsFly | @novonordisk pic.twitter.com/KeORZyzYVa – 9:20 PM
Eyes on Friday.
#LetsFly | @novonordisk pic.twitter.com/KeORZyzYVa – 9:20 PM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Dennis Smith Jr. soars to block KD’s unblockable shot. pic.twitter.com/NHzdRWzra7 – 9:19 PM
Dennis Smith Jr. soars to block KD’s unblockable shot. pic.twitter.com/NHzdRWzra7 – 9:19 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Suns tonight:
— KD and Book 60 points
— CP3 11 assists
— Deandre Ayton 15/15 doubl-double
— Held the Hornets to under 100 points
Scary in Phoenix. pic.twitter.com/R4jiM8sPSN – 9:19 PM
Suns tonight:
— KD and Book 60 points
— CP3 11 assists
— Deandre Ayton 15/15 doubl-double
— Held the Hornets to under 100 points
Scary in Phoenix. pic.twitter.com/R4jiM8sPSN – 9:19 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant and Devin Booker hug as #Suns top Hornets in Durant’s debut. pic.twitter.com/95c2wiD28L – 9:19 PM
Kevin Durant and Devin Booker hug as #Suns top Hornets in Durant’s debut. pic.twitter.com/95c2wiD28L – 9:19 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Booker tonight:
37 PTS
6 REB
7 AST
15-26 FG
Suns are 5-2 when Booker drops 35+. pic.twitter.com/otXYu701TH – 9:18 PM
Booker tonight:
37 PTS
6 REB
7 AST
15-26 FG
Suns are 5-2 when Booker drops 35+. pic.twitter.com/otXYu701TH – 9:18 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Final: PHX 105, CHA 91
Booker: 37-7-6, 15-26 FG
Durant: 23 Pts, 6 Reb, 2 Blk, 10-15 FG
Ayton: 16-16-4, 7-10 FG
Oubre: 26-9-6, 9-24 FG
Fun stat: The Phoenix Suns have never lost with Kevin Durant – 9:17 PM
Final: PHX 105, CHA 91
Booker: 37-7-6, 15-26 FG
Durant: 23 Pts, 6 Reb, 2 Blk, 10-15 FG
Ayton: 16-16-4, 7-10 FG
Oubre: 26-9-6, 9-24 FG
Fun stat: The Phoenix Suns have never lost with Kevin Durant – 9:17 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
KD in his Suns debut:
23 PTS
6 REB
10-15 FG
In just 26 minutes. pic.twitter.com/TkttagC2DH – 9:17 PM
KD in his Suns debut:
23 PTS
6 REB
10-15 FG
In just 26 minutes. pic.twitter.com/TkttagC2DH – 9:17 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Kevin Durant in his debut as a Phoenix Suns player:
23 points
10-15 FG
2-4 3P
1-1 FT
6 rebounds
2 assists
2 blocks
2 turnovers
+13
26 minutes
The reaper is back. #WeAreTheValley pic.twitter.com/k7qi8JQ7N9 – 9:17 PM
Kevin Durant in his debut as a Phoenix Suns player:
23 points
10-15 FG
2-4 3P
1-1 FT
6 rebounds
2 assists
2 blocks
2 turnovers
+13
26 minutes
The reaper is back. #WeAreTheValley pic.twitter.com/k7qi8JQ7N9 – 9:17 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Mark Williams continues to develop his game into his rookie season and counts another one double-double (6th), with 11 points and 10 rebounds against the Suns. His grow is remarkable as the season goes on at Hornets. #LetsFly – 9:15 PM
Mark Williams continues to develop his game into his rookie season and counts another one double-double (6th), with 11 points and 10 rebounds against the Suns. His grow is remarkable as the season goes on at Hornets. #LetsFly – 9:15 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant checks back in with #Suns up 15 with 2:37 left in the game. – 9:10 PM
Kevin Durant checks back in with #Suns up 15 with 2:37 left in the game. – 9:10 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
some of these basic Suns sets tonight have gone to shit and they just stand there looking at each other for answers until they realize “oh we have Kevin Durant” then it’s 2 points. must be nice. – 9:08 PM
some of these basic Suns sets tonight have gone to shit and they just stand there looking at each other for answers until they realize “oh we have Kevin Durant” then it’s 2 points. must be nice. – 9:08 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
KD not looking too rusty. 23 points, five rebounds, 10-for-14 in first game as a Sun. – 9:07 PM
KD not looking too rusty. 23 points, five rebounds, 10-for-14 in first game as a Sun. – 9:07 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Kevin Durant Suns debut:
23 PTS
5 REB
10-14 FG
Top 10 in PPG this season. pic.twitter.com/umnPj5nIDT – 9:06 PM
Kevin Durant Suns debut:
23 PTS
5 REB
10-14 FG
Top 10 in PPG this season. pic.twitter.com/umnPj5nIDT – 9:06 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Deandre Ayton: 70 points, 31-48 FG
Rest of Suns: 27 points, 10-36 FG – 9:05 PM
Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Deandre Ayton: 70 points, 31-48 FG
Rest of Suns: 27 points, 10-36 FG – 9:05 PM
Bill Reiter @sportsreiter
The obvious here, but the obvious doesn’t always come to play with super teams: Kevin Durant looks real sharp in limited minutes, and Phoenix is going to be a beast of a team – 9:04 PM
The obvious here, but the obvious doesn’t always come to play with super teams: Kevin Durant looks real sharp in limited minutes, and Phoenix is going to be a beast of a team – 9:04 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker with “too small” sign after scoring over Rozier. #Suns up 11. – 9:01 PM
Booker with “too small” sign after scoring over Rozier. #Suns up 11. – 9:01 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker got Oubre Jr. on that pause pullup
Bucket. Fouled. Missed FT. #Suns up 11 midway through 4th. – 9:00 PM
Booker got Oubre Jr. on that pause pullup
Bucket. Fouled. Missed FT. #Suns up 11 midway through 4th. – 9:00 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Kevin Durant checks out at 26 minutes with 6:38 to go. Curious to see if the Suns bring him back or if he’s done since he’s on that minutes restriction – 9:00 PM
Kevin Durant checks out at 26 minutes with 6:38 to go. Curious to see if the Suns bring him back or if he’s done since he’s on that minutes restriction – 9:00 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
kd’s shot chart in his first game with the suns pic.twitter.com/DcdaZCWIo0 – 9:00 PM
kd’s shot chart in his first game with the suns pic.twitter.com/DcdaZCWIo0 – 9:00 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Kevin Durant exits with 23 points in 23 minutes on 10-of-14 shooting.
Might be it for him with the minutes restriction.
Pretty good debut! – 9:00 PM
Kevin Durant exits with 23 points in 23 minutes on 10-of-14 shooting.
Might be it for him with the minutes restriction.
Pretty good debut! – 9:00 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
The finish and the foul.
9 points in the fourth already for KD. pic.twitter.com/dRV45MFaib – 8:59 PM
The finish and the foul.
9 points in the fourth already for KD. pic.twitter.com/dRV45MFaib – 8:59 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant needs 4 more points to pass Oscar Robertson for 13th on #NBA all-time scoring list.
Has 23 on 10-of-14 shooting in 24 minutes. #Suns – 8:59 PM
Durant needs 4 more points to pass Oscar Robertson for 13th on #NBA all-time scoring list.
Has 23 on 10-of-14 shooting in 24 minutes. #Suns – 8:59 PM
John Schuhmann @johnschuhmann
Eric Collins on the Suns lineup at the start of the 4th quarter: “Really the *only* option, scoring-wise is Durant.”
Hornets lineup at the time: Dennis Smith, Bryce McGowens, Kelly Oubre, Kai Jones & Nick Richards.
I love Eric Collins, but that made me laugh. – 8:56 PM
Eric Collins on the Suns lineup at the start of the 4th quarter: “Really the *only* option, scoring-wise is Durant.”
Hornets lineup at the time: Dennis Smith, Bryce McGowens, Kelly Oubre, Kai Jones & Nick Richards.
I love Eric Collins, but that made me laugh. – 8:56 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Based on the minute pattern, Durant got about two, maybe 3 more minutes. #Suns – 8:55 PM
Based on the minute pattern, Durant got about two, maybe 3 more minutes. #Suns – 8:55 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
We love an Oubre slam 😍
@Kelly Oubre | @drpepper | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/hBWTNKgRwp – 8:53 PM
We love an Oubre slam 😍
@Kelly Oubre | @drpepper | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/hBWTNKgRwp – 8:53 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
WATCH: Kevin Durant announces Suns arrival with masterful two-way sequence
cbssports.com/nba/news/watch… – 8:50 PM
WATCH: Kevin Durant announces Suns arrival with masterful two-way sequence
cbssports.com/nba/news/watch… – 8:50 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant on floor with Payne, Landale, Wainright and Okogie.
Thoughts? #Suns – 8:50 PM
Durant on floor with Payne, Landale, Wainright and Okogie.
Thoughts? #Suns – 8:50 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Continuing to move up the Phoenix Suns leaderboard!
Congrats, Book! 👏 pic.twitter.com/JGO5pKnPUN – 8:48 PM
Continuing to move up the Phoenix Suns leaderboard!
Congrats, Book! 👏 pic.twitter.com/JGO5pKnPUN – 8:48 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Oubre dunk over Landale, who seemed to take offense to it.
Had words for Oubre who has scored 13 in 3rd. #Suns up six after 3. – 8:47 PM
Oubre dunk over Landale, who seemed to take offense to it.
Had words for Oubre who has scored 13 in 3rd. #Suns up six after 3. – 8:47 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
⚫️⚫️⚫️⚪️
#LetsFly | @AthleticBrewing pic.twitter.com/2pyFeZTC0X – 8:47 PM
⚫️⚫️⚫️⚪️
#LetsFly | @AthleticBrewing pic.twitter.com/2pyFeZTC0X – 8:47 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Oubre with dunk over Landale, who didn’t take to kindly to it.
Had words for Oubre, who has 13 in 3rd. #Suns up 6 going into 4th. – 8:47 PM
Oubre with dunk over Landale, who didn’t take to kindly to it.
Had words for Oubre, who has 13 in 3rd. #Suns up 6 going into 4th. – 8:47 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Hornets hanging around and are within six points through 3 quarters. They won 5 straight coming into tonight.
Tricky time with the minutes restriction since KD came back in at the start of the second quarter. – 8:46 PM
Hornets hanging around and are within six points through 3 quarters. They won 5 straight coming into tonight.
Tricky time with the minutes restriction since KD came back in at the start of the second quarter. – 8:46 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 3Q: PHX 79, CHA 73
Booker: 29-7-6, 12-21 FG
Ayton: 14 Pts, 11 Reb, 7-10 FG
Durant: 14 Pts, 2 Blk, 6-9 FG
Rozier: 18-6-4, 6-14 FG
Looked like Damion Lee took a shot to the face on that second-to-last play – 8:45 PM
End of 3Q: PHX 79, CHA 73
Booker: 29-7-6, 12-21 FG
Ayton: 14 Pts, 11 Reb, 7-10 FG
Durant: 14 Pts, 2 Blk, 6-9 FG
Rozier: 18-6-4, 6-14 FG
Looked like Damion Lee took a shot to the face on that second-to-last play – 8:45 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Hornets staying in this thing by getting to the FT line. They’re 13-for-18, while the Suns are only 4-for-5 – 8:44 PM
Hornets staying in this thing by getting to the FT line. They’re 13-for-18, while the Suns are only 4-for-5 – 8:44 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Meanwhile Kevin Durant has 14 points in his first 19 minutes as a Sun. – 8:40 PM
Meanwhile Kevin Durant has 14 points in his first 19 minutes as a Sun. – 8:40 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Kelly from the corner 👌
@Kelly Oubre | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/rVvaXtBIul – 8:38 PM
Kelly from the corner 👌
@Kelly Oubre | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/rVvaXtBIul – 8:38 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Devin Booker is gonna get easier coverage across the board because of KD…and he’ll still make ridiculously tough shots – 8:37 PM
Devin Booker is gonna get easier coverage across the board because of KD…and he’ll still make ridiculously tough shots – 8:37 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Want to know what Kevin Durant did before his first game with the Phoenix #Suns?
How about when he made his first basket?
1st block? 1st 3? 1st middie? 1st hi-five?
13-time All-Star makes Suns debut Wednesday night at Charlotte Hornets azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 8:36 PM
Want to know what Kevin Durant did before his first game with the Phoenix #Suns?
How about when he made his first basket?
1st block? 1st 3? 1st middie? 1st hi-five?
13-time All-Star makes Suns debut Wednesday night at Charlotte Hornets azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 8:36 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Devin Booker is up to 26-6-7 midway through the third quarter. 11-of-19 from the field. Was due for a bounce-back game like this. – 8:34 PM
Devin Booker is up to 26-6-7 midway through the third quarter. 11-of-19 from the field. Was due for a bounce-back game like this. – 8:34 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Book Bounce! 🐰
So nice you get to see it twice. pic.twitter.com/7ty7fUbkVT – 8:34 PM
Book Bounce! 🐰
So nice you get to see it twice. pic.twitter.com/7ty7fUbkVT – 8:34 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker blazing.
26 points. Just hit 2nd 3. Timeout #Hornets.
#Suns up 14. Timeout #Hornets with 3:56 left in 3rd. – 8:33 PM
Booker blazing.
26 points. Just hit 2nd 3. Timeout #Hornets.
#Suns up 14. Timeout #Hornets with 3:56 left in 3rd. – 8:33 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker looked back at Kelly Oubre Jr. and had some words for him after that dunk pic.twitter.com/apW3yayLIu – 8:28 PM
Devin Booker looked back at Kelly Oubre Jr. and had some words for him after that dunk pic.twitter.com/apW3yayLIu – 8:28 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Just looking at the standings in the West.
#4 seed Phoenix Suns
#5 seed Golden State Warriors
Would rather have it in the WCF, but I’ll take it anywhere – 8:25 PM
Just looking at the standings in the West.
#4 seed Phoenix Suns
#5 seed Golden State Warriors
Would rather have it in the WCF, but I’ll take it anywhere – 8:25 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Lol Devin Booker had something to say to Kelly Oubre after that fast break dunk – 8:25 PM
Lol Devin Booker had something to say to Kelly Oubre after that fast break dunk – 8:25 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I’ve been out most of the day and probably won’t get to watch much basketball tonight. How has Durant looked thus far? – 8:24 PM
I’ve been out most of the day and probably won’t get to watch much basketball tonight. How has Durant looked thus far? – 8:24 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Hornets getting back in it. Oubre, Hayward back-to-back 3s. #Suns up 12. – 8:23 PM
#Hornets getting back in it. Oubre, Hayward back-to-back 3s. #Suns up 12. – 8:23 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Quick little 10-0 run from the Hornets to cut the deficit to 9. Suns getting a little lackadaisical out there – 8:23 PM
Quick little 10-0 run from the Hornets to cut the deficit to 9. Suns getting a little lackadaisical out there – 8:23 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
I liked Durant forcing that to Ayton after the pindown. Wanted to let him know he will get the ball off those. – 8:23 PM
I liked Durant forcing that to Ayton after the pindown. Wanted to let him know he will get the ball off those. – 8:23 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Suns shooting efficiency in the first half with Kevin Durant now added in:
– 71.4% at rim (10/14)
– 50% mid-range (11/22)
– 45.5% on threes (5/11)
Good luck stopping this offense. pic.twitter.com/jvx21xK7pc – 8:13 PM
Suns shooting efficiency in the first half with Kevin Durant now added in:
– 71.4% at rim (10/14)
– 50% mid-range (11/22)
– 45.5% on threes (5/11)
Good luck stopping this offense. pic.twitter.com/jvx21xK7pc – 8:13 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Kevin Durant’s first half with the Suns ☀️
— 12 PTS
— 5-8 FG
— 2-3 3PT
— 3 REB
— 2 BLK pic.twitter.com/8OTZ52uo1e – 8:13 PM
Kevin Durant’s first half with the Suns ☀️
— 12 PTS
— 5-8 FG
— 2-3 3PT
— 3 REB
— 2 BLK pic.twitter.com/8OTZ52uo1e – 8:13 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns 57 #Hornets 41 H.
Kevin Durant 1st first half with Phoenix: 12 points on 5-of-8 FGs (2-of-3 on 3s) 3 rebounds, 2 blocks, 1 assist in 13 minutes.
PHX: Devin Booker 12 points, 7 assists.
Deandre Ayton 12 points, 8 boards.
CHA: Terry Rozier 13.
Kelly Oubre Jr. 4 on 1-of-11. – 8:12 PM
#Suns 57 #Hornets 41 H.
Kevin Durant 1st first half with Phoenix: 12 points on 5-of-8 FGs (2-of-3 on 3s) 3 rebounds, 2 blocks, 1 assist in 13 minutes.
PHX: Devin Booker 12 points, 7 assists.
Deandre Ayton 12 points, 8 boards.
CHA: Terry Rozier 13.
Kelly Oubre Jr. 4 on 1-of-11. – 8:12 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Stats at the half:
DURANT – 12 PTS, 2 BLK
BOOKER – 12 PTS, 7 AST
AYTON – 12 PTS, 8 REB
CRAIG – 8 PTS, 2 STL pic.twitter.com/3EgMqXhmzT – 8:11 PM
Stats at the half:
DURANT – 12 PTS, 2 BLK
BOOKER – 12 PTS, 7 AST
AYTON – 12 PTS, 8 REB
CRAIG – 8 PTS, 2 STL pic.twitter.com/3EgMqXhmzT – 8:11 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Kevin Durant in his 1st half as a Phoenix Suns player.
12 points
3 rebounds
1 assist
2 blocks
5-8 FG
+15
#WeAreTheValley – 8:05 PM
Kevin Durant in his 1st half as a Phoenix Suns player.
12 points
3 rebounds
1 assist
2 blocks
5-8 FG
+15
#WeAreTheValley – 8:05 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“[He can] concentrate on his basketball and his career and not deal with the drama”
Michael Wilbon thinks KD needed this fresh start in Phoenix #WeAreTheValley
@Termineradio | @Eddie Johnson | @Phoenix Suns | @RealMikeWilbon pic.twitter.com/2oOpxskb5z – 8:04 PM
“[He can] concentrate on his basketball and his career and not deal with the drama”
Michael Wilbon thinks KD needed this fresh start in Phoenix #WeAreTheValley
@Termineradio | @Eddie Johnson | @Phoenix Suns | @RealMikeWilbon pic.twitter.com/2oOpxskb5z – 8:04 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Nothing groundbreaking, but general first half impressions:
-KD obviously looked good
-The secondary rim protection is real
-Suns can be more aggressive on defense with Durant out there
-Staggering should be fun
-Dude makes life easier for everyone – 8:04 PM
Nothing groundbreaking, but general first half impressions:
-KD obviously looked good
-The secondary rim protection is real
-Suns can be more aggressive on defense with Durant out there
-Staggering should be fun
-Dude makes life easier for everyone – 8:04 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Kevin Durant is his 1st half as a Phoenix Suns player.
12 points
3 rebounds
1 assist
2 blocks
5-8 FG
+15
#WeAreTheValley – 8:04 PM
Kevin Durant is his 1st half as a Phoenix Suns player.
12 points
3 rebounds
1 assist
2 blocks
5-8 FG
+15
#WeAreTheValley – 8:04 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Really good defensive first half from the Suns. They came out ready to execute a more aggressive defensive look. – 8:03 PM
Really good defensive first half from the Suns. They came out ready to execute a more aggressive defensive look. – 8:03 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
mark williams knocked down two mid-range jumpers in the first half 👀 👀 👀 pic.twitter.com/jwoOSXXLfJ – 8:02 PM
mark williams knocked down two mid-range jumpers in the first half 👀 👀 👀 pic.twitter.com/jwoOSXXLfJ – 8:02 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: PHX 57, CHA 41
Durant: 12 Pts, 2 Blk, 5-8 FG
Booker: 12-7-4, 6-11 FG
Ayton: 12 Pts, 8 Reb, 6-8 FG
Rozier: 13 Pts, 4-9 FG – 8:02 PM
Halftime: PHX 57, CHA 41
Durant: 12 Pts, 2 Blk, 5-8 FG
Booker: 12-7-4, 6-11 FG
Ayton: 12 Pts, 8 Reb, 6-8 FG
Rozier: 13 Pts, 4-9 FG – 8:02 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
My biggest takeaway from Suns-Hornets so far is that Torrey Craig absolutely rules now. Turned himself into a really good shooter. – 7:59 PM
My biggest takeaway from Suns-Hornets so far is that Torrey Craig absolutely rules now. Turned himself into a really good shooter. – 7:59 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
🔨🔨🔨
@Kai Jones | @drpepper | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/I4m15JGNeb – 7:56 PM
🔨🔨🔨
@Kai Jones | @drpepper | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/I4m15JGNeb – 7:56 PM
Michael Lee @MrMichaelLee
Watching KD warm up in the tunnel in Charlotte before his debut with the Suns, I was reminded that that’s the same arena where Kyrie was caught before the 2019 All-Star Game telling KD that Brooklyn had “two max slots” in free agency that summer. KD went out & won MVP that night. – 7:55 PM
Watching KD warm up in the tunnel in Charlotte before his debut with the Suns, I was reminded that that’s the same arena where Kyrie was caught before the 2019 All-Star Game telling KD that Brooklyn had “two max slots” in free agency that summer. KD went out & won MVP that night. – 7:55 PM
J. Kyle Mann @jkylemann
call me old fashioned but if im on defense in transition im in favor of knowing where kevin durant is – 7:55 PM
call me old fashioned but if im on defense in transition im in favor of knowing where kevin durant is – 7:55 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
As @protectedpick, @scooperhoops and @StayTrueSDot3 called out on playback, Suns bigs are playing UP. Much more aggressive scheme to start.
Look who is under the rim… pic.twitter.com/VHCMYVTtWl – 7:53 PM
As @protectedpick, @scooperhoops and @StayTrueSDot3 called out on playback, Suns bigs are playing UP. Much more aggressive scheme to start.
Look who is under the rim… pic.twitter.com/VHCMYVTtWl – 7:53 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
the 2018 rockets looking at the 2023 suns shot chart pic.twitter.com/4Yq336BPyY – 7:52 PM
the 2018 rockets looking at the 2023 suns shot chart pic.twitter.com/4Yq336BPyY – 7:52 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
KD checks out again at the 5:07 mark of the 2Q.
In his first 13 minutes: 12 points, 3 rebounds, 2 blocks, 5-8 FG, 2-3 3P – 7:52 PM
KD checks out again at the 5:07 mark of the 2Q.
In his first 13 minutes: 12 points, 3 rebounds, 2 blocks, 5-8 FG, 2-3 3P – 7:52 PM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
I can report: KD still v good at basketball pic.twitter.com/9T4L1ZlZnF – 7:51 PM
I can report: KD still v good at basketball pic.twitter.com/9T4L1ZlZnF – 7:51 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Being able to stagger Kevin Durant with bench-heavy lineups is gonna be so huge. Could provide some extra rest time and less pressure on CP3 too, depending on how Monty goes about it – 7:50 PM
Being able to stagger Kevin Durant with bench-heavy lineups is gonna be so huge. Could provide some extra rest time and less pressure on CP3 too, depending on how Monty goes about it – 7:50 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
That little show by Kevin Durant directly led to a shot clock violation. That 7-foot-5 wingspan is no joke! – 7:44 PM
That little show by Kevin Durant directly led to a shot clock violation. That 7-foot-5 wingspan is no joke! – 7:44 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Not that it was ever in doubt, but Kevin Durant is still pretty good at the basketballs. – 7:44 PM
Not that it was ever in doubt, but Kevin Durant is still pretty good at the basketballs. – 7:44 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
The way KD blew up that possession by slightly helping off was crazy. – 7:43 PM
The way KD blew up that possession by slightly helping off was crazy. – 7:43 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant 3. #Suns up 30-22.
11:38 (in second quarter) first rebound
11:29 first turnover. – 7:38 PM
Durant 3. #Suns up 30-22.
11:38 (in second quarter) first rebound
11:29 first turnover. – 7:38 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 1Q: PHX 27, CHA 22
Booker: 8-5-4, 4-7 FG
Durant: 5 Pts, 2 Blk, 2-4 FG
Ayton: 4 Pts, 3 Reb, 2-3 FG
Rozier: 9 Pts, 3-7 FG – 7:36 PM
End of 1Q: PHX 27, CHA 22
Booker: 8-5-4, 4-7 FG
Durant: 5 Pts, 2 Blk, 2-4 FG
Ayton: 4 Pts, 3 Reb, 2-3 FG
Rozier: 9 Pts, 3-7 FG – 7:36 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Pistons have made more 3s in the 1Q tonight than they did the entire game against Charlotte. – 7:33 PM
Pistons have made more 3s in the 1Q tonight than they did the entire game against Charlotte. – 7:33 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Terry Woah-zier 😛
@Terry Rozier | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/mzIJiQ7VoQ – 7:32 PM
Terry Woah-zier 😛
@Terry Rozier | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/mzIJiQ7VoQ – 7:32 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Kevin Durant’s presence helped Devin Booker to impact on the game even more. He counts 8 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists in the 1st quarter. Definitely the impact the Suns want. #WeAreTheValley – 7:32 PM
Kevin Durant’s presence helped Devin Booker to impact on the game even more. He counts 8 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists in the 1st quarter. Definitely the impact the Suns want. #WeAreTheValley – 7:32 PM
NBA Kicks @NBAKicks
Kevin Durant’s Nike KD 15 for his @Phoenix Suns debut! #NBAKicks pic.twitter.com/9iS9Nq7gUB – 7:31 PM
Kevin Durant’s Nike KD 15 for his @Phoenix Suns debut! #NBAKicks pic.twitter.com/9iS9Nq7gUB – 7:31 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker already up to 8-4-4 on 4-of-7 shooting. You knew he’d be excited for this one – 7:29 PM
Devin Booker already up to 8-4-4 on 4-of-7 shooting. You knew he’d be excited for this one – 7:29 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker with 8 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists early. #Suns up 22-18. – 7:29 PM
Booker with 8 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists early. #Suns up 22-18. – 7:29 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
A fan carrying a jersey of every team Kevin Durant played in on her arms (Texas/OKC/Brooklyn/Golden State), sitting 5 rows off the floor, waving for his attention.
He looks up and smiles at her. – 7:26 PM
A fan carrying a jersey of every team Kevin Durant played in on her arms (Texas/OKC/Brooklyn/Golden State), sitting 5 rows off the floor, waving for his attention.
He looks up and smiles at her. – 7:26 PM
Rod Boone @rodboone
#Hornets just recognized Bianca Rodriguez as the second recipient of the annual Rick Bonnell Memorial Scholarship. The award is to honor Rick’s legacy and impact here in Charlotte. pic.twitter.com/yqnLPBwtSd – 7:25 PM
#Hornets just recognized Bianca Rodriguez as the second recipient of the annual Rick Bonnell Memorial Scholarship. The award is to honor Rick’s legacy and impact here in Charlotte. pic.twitter.com/yqnLPBwtSd – 7:25 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Continuing to move up the Phoenix Suns leaderboard! 👏
Congrats, Book! pic.twitter.com/6asigngLJT – 7:24 PM
Continuing to move up the Phoenix Suns leaderboard! 👏
Congrats, Book! pic.twitter.com/6asigngLJT – 7:24 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Craig first off bench for Durant.
Damion Lee set to check in. #Suns – 7:23 PM
Craig first off bench for Durant.
Damion Lee set to check in. #Suns – 7:23 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Durant is really active defensively, too. Taking on switches and defending bigs early. Leaves after a 6-minute stint – 7:22 PM
Durant is really active defensively, too. Taking on switches and defending bigs early. Leaves after a 6-minute stint – 7:22 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
6:15 Durant out. On minute restriction. Based off that, it looks like 5-to-6 minutes stretches.
So 20 to25 minute restriction? #Suns up 13-12. – 7:22 PM
6:15 Durant out. On minute restriction. Based off that, it looks like 5-to-6 minutes stretches.
So 20 to25 minute restriction? #Suns up 13-12. – 7:22 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Kevin Durant takes his first breather of the night at the 6:15 mark of the 1Q – 7:22 PM
Kevin Durant takes his first breather of the night at the 6:15 mark of the 1Q – 7:22 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
I post this fully understanding I will take a beating if the Spurs pass the Hornets. – 7:22 PM
I post this fully understanding I will take a beating if the Spurs pass the Hornets. – 7:22 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
OFFICIAL: LaMelo Ball has undergone successful surgery to address a fracture in his right ankle. – 7:19 PM
OFFICIAL: LaMelo Ball has undergone successful surgery to address a fracture in his right ankle. – 7:19 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Kevin Durant debut: Live score, updates as former NBA MVP makes first start for Phoenix Suns
cbssports.com/nba/news/kevin… – 7:16 PM
Kevin Durant debut: Live score, updates as former NBA MVP makes first start for Phoenix Suns
cbssports.com/nba/news/kevin… – 7:16 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant 1st 3. #Suns up 9-0.
Timeout Hornets with 8:08 left in 1st quarter – 7:16 PM
Durant 1st 3. #Suns up 9-0.
Timeout Hornets with 8:08 left in 1st quarter – 7:16 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Kevin Durant, 2-3 shooting including a transition triple. And a blocked shot. Looks healthy from here – 7:16 PM
Kevin Durant, 2-3 shooting including a transition triple. And a blocked shot. Looks healthy from here – 7:16 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Woo that sequence.
Kevin Durant switches onto Mark Williams (the Hornets’ center) and blocks a shot at the rim.
He then hits a 3 in transition. – 7:15 PM
Woo that sequence.
Kevin Durant switches onto Mark Williams (the Hornets’ center) and blocks a shot at the rim.
He then hits a 3 in transition. – 7:15 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
KEVIN DURANT’S FIRST BUCKET AS A PHOENIX SUN. pic.twitter.com/YtD1xWgFO3 – 7:15 PM
KEVIN DURANT’S FIRST BUCKET AS A PHOENIX SUN. pic.twitter.com/YtD1xWgFO3 – 7:15 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant moments before first tip off with #Suns pic.twitter.com/Ht9du3i3EG – 7:15 PM
Kevin Durant moments before first tip off with #Suns pic.twitter.com/Ht9du3i3EG – 7:15 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
The Kevin Durant era has begun. His first bucket as a Sun. #WeAreTheValley
pic.twitter.com/JMny5icyHw – 7:14 PM
The Kevin Durant era has begun. His first bucket as a Sun. #WeAreTheValley
pic.twitter.com/JMny5icyHw – 7:14 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Kevin Durant’s first bucket with the Suns: pic.twitter.com/0Xoi9yilvc – 7:14 PM
Kevin Durant’s first bucket with the Suns: pic.twitter.com/0Xoi9yilvc – 7:14 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Kevin Durant scores his first two points for the Suns on a lefty layup in semi-transition. – 7:13 PM
Kevin Durant scores his first two points for the Suns on a lefty layup in semi-transition. – 7:13 PM
Rod Boone @rodboone
Kevin Durant surrounded by cameras everywhere. Even on the court. pic.twitter.com/2CfuU4f4LL – 7:11 PM
Kevin Durant surrounded by cameras everywhere. Even on the court. pic.twitter.com/2CfuU4f4LL – 7:11 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant being introduced in starting lineup for first time as a member of the Phoenix #Suns pic.twitter.com/oA7dkCpfZF – 7:11 PM
Kevin Durant being introduced in starting lineup for first time as a member of the Phoenix #Suns pic.twitter.com/oA7dkCpfZF – 7:11 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant layup line before first game with Phoenix #Suns. pic.twitter.com/MGnyK78CGL – 7:00 PM
Kevin Durant layup line before first game with Phoenix #Suns. pic.twitter.com/MGnyK78CGL – 7:00 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
.@suns_tutu_fan in the building for Kevin Durant #Suns debut. pic.twitter.com/f2GSjvrask – 6:59 PM
.@suns_tutu_fan in the building for Kevin Durant #Suns debut. pic.twitter.com/f2GSjvrask – 6:59 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“The rest of you guys don’t follow us like that. Shame on y’all.”
Monty Williams joked as he noticed the extra media coverage for tonight’s game with Kevin Durant making his #Suns debut. pic.twitter.com/aW8mlK56EX – 6:56 PM
“The rest of you guys don’t follow us like that. Shame on y’all.”
Monty Williams joked as he noticed the extra media coverage for tonight’s game with Kevin Durant making his #Suns debut. pic.twitter.com/aW8mlK56EX – 6:56 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant era in Phoenix is about to begin. #Suns pic.twitter.com/IdebqXX9pA – 6:52 PM
Kevin Durant era in Phoenix is about to begin. #Suns pic.twitter.com/IdebqXX9pA – 6:52 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Buzz City, wya?! Drop your get-hype GIF below!
📍 Charlotte, NC
🆚 @Phoenix Suns
⏰ 7pm
📺 @HornetsOnBally
📻 – @wfnz 92.7 FM pic.twitter.com/Q3q8oYJlvT – 6:52 PM
Buzz City, wya?! Drop your get-hype GIF below!
📍 Charlotte, NC
🆚 @Phoenix Suns
⏰ 7pm
📺 @HornetsOnBally
📻 – @wfnz 92.7 FM pic.twitter.com/Q3q8oYJlvT – 6:52 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
First five on the floor vs @Phoenix Suns
Presented by @CrumblCookies pic.twitter.com/xL23ArfLQR – 6:45 PM
First five on the floor vs @Phoenix Suns
Presented by @CrumblCookies pic.twitter.com/xL23ArfLQR – 6:45 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Can’t say I’m not excited, but like I’ve said, the schedule doesn’t allow you to dwell on that stuff.”
Monty Williams on sering Kevin Durant in his debut. #Suns pic.twitter.com/rqV7iVDCXG – 6:43 PM
“Can’t say I’m not excited, but like I’ve said, the schedule doesn’t allow you to dwell on that stuff.”
Monty Williams on sering Kevin Durant in his debut. #Suns pic.twitter.com/rqV7iVDCXG – 6:43 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Monochrome fit inspo below
#ULTRADrip | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/LcOKJZCkVd – 6:39 PM
Monochrome fit inspo below
#ULTRADrip | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/LcOKJZCkVd – 6:39 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Load Mismanagement w/@jphanned is LIVE @Underdog__NBA
– 9 game slate
– Previewing KD’s Suns debut
– Bucks win streak to 16?
– Knicks/Nets
– Grizzlies vs. Houston teenagers
– Breaking lineup news from across league
NBA’s Closing Bell, now through tip!
📺 https://t.co/fGTKNIlhSK pic.twitter.com/adVqYD2zIx – 6:33 PM
Load Mismanagement w/@jphanned is LIVE @Underdog__NBA
– 9 game slate
– Previewing KD’s Suns debut
– Bucks win streak to 16?
– Knicks/Nets
– Grizzlies vs. Houston teenagers
– Breaking lineup news from across league
NBA’s Closing Bell, now through tip!
📺 https://t.co/fGTKNIlhSK pic.twitter.com/adVqYD2zIx – 6:33 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
KPJ is back tonight after a 20-game absence.
We’re live talking #Rockets on @RocketsWatch before the Kevin Durant Suns debut kicks off at 6:00pm CT. playback.tv/RocketsWatch – 6:33 PM
KPJ is back tonight after a 20-game absence.
We’re live talking #Rockets on @RocketsWatch before the Kevin Durant Suns debut kicks off at 6:00pm CT. playback.tv/RocketsWatch – 6:33 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Kevin Durant and the Suns Vs Charlotte starting lineups… pic.twitter.com/GPQExRlEYv – 6:33 PM
Kevin Durant and the Suns Vs Charlotte starting lineups… pic.twitter.com/GPQExRlEYv – 6:33 PM
Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR
Starters for tonight vs. Phoenix:
#LetsFly pic.twitter.com/KEFdauudnc – 6:32 PM
Starters for tonight vs. Phoenix:
#LetsFly pic.twitter.com/KEFdauudnc – 6:32 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
We’re going live on @PHNX_Suns to talk KD and the Hornets! Hop in here:
https://t.co/5sQrCjhW7o pic.twitter.com/xbyGwXqa3Q – 6:28 PM
We’re going live on @PHNX_Suns to talk KD and the Hornets! Hop in here:
https://t.co/5sQrCjhW7o pic.twitter.com/xbyGwXqa3Q – 6:28 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“They have two guys who can draw help without the aid of a pick-and-roll.”
#Hornets coach Steve Clifford on #Suns now having Kevin Durant to go along with Devin Booker who can help win close games in the postseason. pic.twitter.com/l5yt3L2dRe – 6:21 PM
“They have two guys who can draw help without the aid of a pick-and-roll.”
#Hornets coach Steve Clifford on #Suns now having Kevin Durant to go along with Devin Booker who can help win close games in the postseason. pic.twitter.com/l5yt3L2dRe – 6:21 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
INJURY REPORT vs PHX
LaMelo Ball (R Ankle Fracture) is out.
Cody Martin (L Knee Soreness) is out.
PJ Washington (R Foot Strain) is out.
Presented by @NovantHealth pic.twitter.com/lxWNgQyseX – 6:18 PM
INJURY REPORT vs PHX
LaMelo Ball (R Ankle Fracture) is out.
Cody Martin (L Knee Soreness) is out.
PJ Washington (R Foot Strain) is out.
Presented by @NovantHealth pic.twitter.com/lxWNgQyseX – 6:18 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Suns fans, where are you watching the game from tonight?
Reply with a picture in your Suns gear! ⬇️ – 6:16 PM
Suns fans, where are you watching the game from tonight?
Reply with a picture in your Suns gear! ⬇️ – 6:16 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Jacque said he’s pulling for KD and will likely watch his game tonight. pic.twitter.com/zJrqinf4wg – 6:09 PM
Jacque said he’s pulling for KD and will likely watch his game tonight. pic.twitter.com/zJrqinf4wg – 6:09 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Kevin Durant warms up ahead of his @Phoenix Suns debut in the KD 15 👀👀 pic.twitter.com/376RThnfKi – 6:07 PM
Kevin Durant warms up ahead of his @Phoenix Suns debut in the KD 15 👀👀 pic.twitter.com/376RThnfKi – 6:07 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
How the underrated perimeter defense and secondary rim protection of Kevin Durant will help the Suns – https://t.co/edOJ6zqfFo via @PHNX_Suns pic.twitter.com/oDPRILpdxF – 6:02 PM
How the underrated perimeter defense and secondary rim protection of Kevin Durant will help the Suns – https://t.co/edOJ6zqfFo via @PHNX_Suns pic.twitter.com/oDPRILpdxF – 6:02 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Durant against the Hornets:
25.1 PPG (fewest against any team)
6.1 RPG
4.6 APG
50/35/91%
Predict his statline tonight. pic.twitter.com/NCJTM63etg – 5:59 PM
Durant against the Hornets:
25.1 PPG (fewest against any team)
6.1 RPG
4.6 APG
50/35/91%
Predict his statline tonight. pic.twitter.com/NCJTM63etg – 5:59 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We’ll see.”
Monty Williams on whether he’ll start Josh Okogie or Torrey Craig. #Suns – 5:37 PM
“We’ll see.”
Monty Williams on whether he’ll start Josh Okogie or Torrey Craig. #Suns – 5:37 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Yeah, for sure.”
Steve Clifford on facing #Suns with Kevin Durant. #Hornets pic.twitter.com/lbNOakqru6 – 5:27 PM
“Yeah, for sure.”
Steve Clifford on facing #Suns with Kevin Durant. #Hornets pic.twitter.com/lbNOakqru6 – 5:27 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kelly Oubre Jr. will get the start against his former team as LaMelo Ball (ankle) is OUT. #Suns #Hornets – 5:22 PM
Kelly Oubre Jr. will get the start against his former team as LaMelo Ball (ankle) is OUT. #Suns #Hornets – 5:22 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Here in Charlotte for #Sums #Hornets.
Let the countdown begin for Kevin Durant’s debut. pic.twitter.com/AhNjyDKMb6 – 5:08 PM
Here in Charlotte for #Sums #Hornets.
Let the countdown begin for Kevin Durant’s debut. pic.twitter.com/AhNjyDKMb6 – 5:08 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Congratulations to our 4️⃣ finalists for the 2023 Innovation Summit presented by @BankofAmerica!
Make sure to check out their final pitch as they compete for $15,000 on March 22nd at https://t.co/BzkRIrrehy. pic.twitter.com/eIPOFHlBnZ – 4:04 PM
Congratulations to our 4️⃣ finalists for the 2023 Innovation Summit presented by @BankofAmerica!
Make sure to check out their final pitch as they compete for $15,000 on March 22nd at https://t.co/BzkRIrrehy. pic.twitter.com/eIPOFHlBnZ – 4:04 PM
Bill Reiter @sportsreiter
I’ll be on HQ Spotlight on @CBSSportsNet at 4:15 ET talking with @AmandaGuerraCBS about Kevin Durant’s Phoenix debut tonight and Quin Snyder’s arrival as head coach in Atlanta – 3:45 PM
I’ll be on HQ Spotlight on @CBSSportsNet at 4:15 ET talking with @AmandaGuerraCBS about Kevin Durant’s Phoenix debut tonight and Quin Snyder’s arrival as head coach in Atlanta – 3:45 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐭.
📺 Tune-in tonight on @BALLYSPORTSAZ with pregame starting at 4:30 PM pic.twitter.com/M7OMe9cV9d – 3:20 PM
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐭.
📺 Tune-in tonight on @BALLYSPORTSAZ with pregame starting at 4:30 PM pic.twitter.com/M7OMe9cV9d – 3:20 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
For the record:
-I had Steph as the 2021 MVP
-Switched to Giannis as last year’s MVP at the last minute.
-Would pick Jokic this year if season ended today
-Had Kawhi over Russ/Harden in 2017
-would’ve had Dwight over Rose in 2011
-would’ve had CP3 over Kobe in 2008 – 2:59 PM
For the record:
-I had Steph as the 2021 MVP
-Switched to Giannis as last year’s MVP at the last minute.
-Would pick Jokic this year if season ended today
-Had Kawhi over Russ/Harden in 2017
-would’ve had Dwight over Rose in 2011
-would’ve had CP3 over Kobe in 2008 – 2:59 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
[NBA frantically waving their arms like a marooned castaway who sees a ship on the horizon trying to get you to look at KD Suns debut and the Bucks’ streak tonight instead of the Ja story] – 2:56 PM
[NBA frantically waving their arms like a marooned castaway who sees a ship on the horizon trying to get you to look at KD Suns debut and the Bucks’ streak tonight instead of the Ja story] – 2:56 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Looking to continue the win streak 👊
🎟️ https://t.co/m4fmqhaRvS | @Ticketmaster pic.twitter.com/vcuwQA1VGt – 2:46 PM
Looking to continue the win streak 👊
🎟️ https://t.co/m4fmqhaRvS | @Ticketmaster pic.twitter.com/vcuwQA1VGt – 2:46 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
On Kevin Durant’s secondary rim protection, underrated perimeter defense, and a few new things the Suns can try with KD despite losing Mikal Bridges: bit.ly/3J32QB6 pic.twitter.com/sZtplJPYoS – 2:09 PM
On Kevin Durant’s secondary rim protection, underrated perimeter defense, and a few new things the Suns can try with KD despite losing Mikal Bridges: bit.ly/3J32QB6 pic.twitter.com/sZtplJPYoS – 2:09 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Phoenix Suns update: Terrence Ross (toe) ruled out of Wednesday’s game at Charlotte #Suns #Hornets azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 1:52 PM
Phoenix Suns update: Terrence Ross (toe) ruled out of Wednesday’s game at Charlotte #Suns #Hornets azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 1:52 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kelly Oubre Jr.: Hornets taking it ‘kind of personal’ with Kevin Durant making Phoenix Suns debut tonight in Charlotte #Hornets #LetsFly #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 1:51 PM
Kelly Oubre Jr.: Hornets taking it ‘kind of personal’ with Kevin Durant making Phoenix Suns debut tonight in Charlotte #Hornets #LetsFly #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 1:51 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving were tied at the hip throughout much of their Nets tenure. That’s what made it so surprising that Irving did not inform KD of his intention to request a trade at the deadline.
And KD recently opened up about the surprise move:clutchpoints.com/nets-news-kevi… – 1:19 PM
Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving were tied at the hip throughout much of their Nets tenure. That’s what made it so surprising that Irving did not inform KD of his intention to request a trade at the deadline.
And KD recently opened up about the surprise move:clutchpoints.com/nets-news-kevi… – 1:19 PM
