Gerald Bourguet: Mike Budenholzer on his 3Q change with Kevin Durant: “In video games, there’s issues that occur, and he’s one of the best. He’s a professional, he’s coachable. If you happen to don’t have a couple of of these, there’s in all probability one thing fallacious together with your staff….He needs to be coached, and I like being round him”Supply: Bluesky
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Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We all know we acquired the microscope on us. So any spat like which may be taken the fallacious approach, however Coach respects my perspective. Being a part of this league for 18 years on the highest stage.” Kevin Durant on interplay w/Mike Budenholzer.
Durant, Budenholzer later exchanged 5s. #Suns pic.x.com/WD8uxwxTvw – 1:25 AM
“We all know we acquired the microscope on us. So any spat like which may be taken the fallacious approach, however Coach respects my perspective. Being a part of this league for 18 years on the highest stage.” Kevin Durant on interplay w/Mike Budenholzer.
Durant, Budenholzer later exchanged 5s. #Suns pic.x.com/WD8uxwxTvw – 1:25 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Mike Budenholzer on his 3Q change with Kevin Durant: “In video games, there’s issues that occur, and he’s one of the best. He’s a professional, he’s coachable. If you happen to don’t have a couple of of these, there’s in all probability one thing fallacious together with your staff….He needs to be coached, and I like being round him” pic.x.com/U0ULmvfcgS – 1:00 AM
Mike Budenholzer on his 3Q change with Kevin Durant: “In video games, there’s issues that occur, and he’s one of the best. He’s a professional, he’s coachable. If you happen to don’t have a couple of of these, there’s in all probability one thing fallacious together with your staff….He needs to be coached, and I like being round him” pic.x.com/U0ULmvfcgS – 1:00 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I acquired to be extra affected person.”
Kevin Durant on passing out of double. Dedicated 8 turnovers. 3 of his 8 turnovers offensive fouls.
“More often than not after I flip the ball over is as a result of I’m making an attempt to play too quick. Once I see a lure I get so excited trigger we acquired numbers.” #Suns pic.x.com/CMTLYoFDFt – 12:39 AM
“I acquired to be extra affected person.”
Kevin Durant on passing out of double. Dedicated 8 turnovers. 3 of his 8 turnovers offensive fouls.
“More often than not after I flip the ball over is as a result of I’m making an attempt to play too quick. Once I see a lure I get so excited trigger we acquired numbers.” #Suns pic.x.com/CMTLYoFDFt – 12:39 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Mike Budenholzer on the Suns’ turnover downside: “I’m certain there’s locations the place I gotta do a greater job, the place we gotta put ‘em in higher spots, our spacing’s gotta be higher. I’ve gotta be part of the answer.” pic.x.com/jg8Cw3UU1i – 12:07 AM
Mike Budenholzer on the Suns’ turnover downside: “I’m certain there’s locations the place I gotta do a greater job, the place we gotta put ‘em in higher spots, our spacing’s gotta be higher. I’ve gotta be part of the answer.” pic.x.com/jg8Cw3UU1i – 12:07 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Mike Budenholzer stated Bol Bol banged knees in observe, which led to him being out for Saturday’s sport. #Suns – 11:53 PM
Mike Budenholzer stated Bol Bol banged knees in observe, which led to him being out for Saturday’s sport. #Suns – 11:53 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Mike Budenholzer stated it is best to win the sport when scoring 125 factors. He was essential of the protection and thought the turnovers impacted the protection. #Suns pic.x.com/y4ksV6bEwp – 11:50 PM
Mike Budenholzer stated it is best to win the sport when scoring 125 factors. He was essential of the protection and thought the turnovers impacted the protection. #Suns pic.x.com/y4ksV6bEwp – 11:50 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Mike Budenholzer stated they’re monitoring Grayson Allen for a concussion.
“We’ll see how he’s within the morning” – 11:45 PM
Mike Budenholzer stated they’re monitoring Grayson Allen for a concussion.
“We’ll see how he’s within the morning” – 11:45 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
KD dropped 43 POINTS in opposition to Detroit 🤫
Nonetheless not sufficient to beat the Pistons within the Valley. pic.x.com/VqyTdQesgR – 11:32 PM
KD dropped 43 POINTS in opposition to Detroit 🤫
Nonetheless not sufficient to beat the Pistons within the Valley. pic.x.com/VqyTdQesgR – 11:32 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Last: DET 133, PHX 125
Durant: 43 Pts, 6 Ast, 5 Reb, 14-26 FG, 4-9 3P
Beal: 26 Pts, 6 Reb, 5 Ast, 11-20 FG
Jones: 19 Pts, 7-8 FG
Cunningham: 28 Pts, 13 Ast, 9-19 FG
Suns gave up 34 factors off 19 TOs and have now misplaced 5 of their final 7 video games – 11:31 PM
Last: DET 133, PHX 125
Durant: 43 Pts, 6 Ast, 5 Reb, 14-26 FG, 4-9 3P
Beal: 26 Pts, 6 Reb, 5 Ast, 11-20 FG
Jones: 19 Pts, 7-8 FG
Cunningham: 28 Pts, 13 Ast, 9-19 FG
Suns gave up 34 factors off 19 TOs and have now misplaced 5 of their final 7 video games – 11:31 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Cunningham 3.
Durant turnover looking for Dunn for nook 3.
Suns down 131-125 with 16.4 seconds left. #Suns – 11:31 PM
Cunningham 3.
Durant turnover looking for Dunn for nook 3.
Suns down 131-125 with 16.4 seconds left. #Suns – 11:31 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
That’ll do it. Cade Cunningham hits a troublesome 3 off the dribble, then KD’s eighth turnover of the evening places it out of attain – 11:30 PM
That’ll do it. Cade Cunningham hits a troublesome 3 off the dribble, then KD’s eighth turnover of the evening places it out of attain – 11:30 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
MVP chants for Kevin Durant on the FT line as he hits 41 factors on the evening. Suns down 3 with 2 minutes to go – 11:20 PM
MVP chants for Kevin Durant on the FT line as he hits 41 factors on the evening. Suns down 3 with 2 minutes to go – 11:20 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant with 41. Suns down 3. #Suns – 11:19 PM
Durant with 41. Suns down 3. #Suns – 11:19 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Dunn offensive foul.
Cunningham over Dunn.
Followers misplaced it when Nurkic handed up layup to kick it out to Dunn, who discovered Durant for a 3.
Fan can nonetheless be heard screaming at Nurkic, who scores off Durant feed. Suns down 8. #Suns – 10:55 PM
Dunn offensive foul.
Cunningham over Dunn.
Followers misplaced it when Nurkic handed up layup to kick it out to Dunn, who discovered Durant for a 3.
Fan can nonetheless be heard screaming at Nurkic, who scores off Durant feed. Suns down 8. #Suns – 10:55 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Suns open 4th with Nurkic, Durant, Dunn, Morris and O’Neale.
Ideas? #Suns – 10:52 PM
Suns open 4th with Nurkic, Durant, Dunn, Morris and O’Neale.
Ideas? #Suns – 10:52 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant 3 to finish quarter. Suns down 103-94.
Phoenix finish quarter on 5-0 burst. #Suns #Pistons – 10:51 PM
Durant 3 to finish quarter. Suns down 103-94.
Phoenix finish quarter on 5-0 burst. #Suns #Pistons – 10:51 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Finish of 3Q: DET 103, PHX 94
Durant: 30 Pts, 10-17 FG
Beal: 24 Pts, 6 Reb, 4 Ast, 10-15 FG
Jones: 17 Pts, 7-7 FG
Ivey: 18 Pts, 7 Ast, 7 Reb, 7-14 FG
Suns have given up 29 factors off 15 turnovers – 10:50 PM
Finish of 3Q: DET 103, PHX 94
Durant: 30 Pts, 10-17 FG
Beal: 24 Pts, 6 Reb, 4 Ast, 10-15 FG
Jones: 17 Pts, 7-7 FG
Ivey: 18 Pts, 7 Ast, 7 Reb, 7-14 FG
Suns have given up 29 factors off 15 turnovers – 10:50 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Seven turnovers for Durant. Detroit as much as 29 factors off Phoenix’s 15 turnovers with 2:19 to go within the third quarter. – 10:42 PM
Seven turnovers for Durant. Detroit as much as 29 factors off Phoenix’s 15 turnovers with 2:19 to go within the third quarter. – 10:42 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant 3 airball in transition results in Beasley 3.
Then Durant is known as for offensive foul. Dunn in, Durant out with Pistons up 96-87 with 2:40 left in third.
Huge 2:40 right here for Phoenix. #Suns – 10:41 PM
Durant 3 airball in transition results in Beasley 3.
Then Durant is known as for offensive foul. Dunn in, Durant out with Pistons up 96-87 with 2:40 left in third.
Huge 2:40 right here for Phoenix. #Suns – 10:41 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
As a result of Beal put strain on the protection and Plumlee was in a lob place, Detroit’s protection collapsed simply sufficient for Beal to kick it to Durant for nook 3.
Suns down 93-87 late in third. #Suns – 10:40 PM
As a result of Beal put strain on the protection and Plumlee was in a lob place, Detroit’s protection collapsed simply sufficient for Beal to kick it to Durant for nook 3.
Suns down 93-87 late in third. #Suns – 10:40 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Beal on the transfer off dribble handoff from Plumlee, scores. Has 24 together with Durant’s 24.
Timeout Pistons. Suns down 5.
Have simply two turnovers within the third quarter. #Suns #Pistons – 10:37 PM
Beal on the transfer off dribble handoff from Plumlee, scores. Has 24 together with Durant’s 24.
Timeout Pistons. Suns down 5.
Have simply two turnovers within the third quarter. #Suns #Pistons – 10:37 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Cunningham stepback 3 over Durant.
Jones 3 reply. Suns down 88-79. #Suns – 10:32 PM
Cunningham stepback 3 over Durant.
Jones 3 reply. Suns down 88-79. #Suns – 10:32 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Budenholzer known as a TO and identified what he noticed as a Durant mistake defensively. He pointed it out as he made his strategy to the coaches huddle. Durant saved the dialog going after which Budenholzer briefly went into the bench huddle to proceed it earlier than exiting. – 10:28 PM
Budenholzer known as a TO and identified what he noticed as a Durant mistake defensively. He pointed it out as he made his strategy to the coaches huddle. Durant saved the dialog going after which Budenholzer briefly went into the bench huddle to proceed it earlier than exiting. – 10:28 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Finish of 1Q: DET 41, PHX 26
Durant: 11 Pts, 4-6 FG
Jones: 7 Pts, 3-3 FG
Beal: 2 Pts, 1-2 FG
Duren: 10 Pts, 4 Reb, 5-5 FG
Pistons shot 17-for-27 general and 6-for-10 from 3. They’re the NBA’s Twenty third-ranked offense – 9:36 PM
Finish of 1Q: DET 41, PHX 26
Durant: 11 Pts, 4-6 FG
Jones: 7 Pts, 3-3 FG
Beal: 2 Pts, 1-2 FG
Duren: 10 Pts, 4 Reb, 5-5 FG
Pistons shot 17-for-27 general and 6-for-10 from 3. They’re the NBA’s Twenty third-ranked offense – 9:36 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Kevin Durant doing his greatest to place the staff on his again on the offensive finish, however the Suns are nonetheless struggling to cease the Detroit Pistons on the opposite finish – 9:35 PM
Kevin Durant doing his greatest to place the staff on his again on the offensive finish, however the Suns are nonetheless struggling to cease the Detroit Pistons on the opposite finish – 9:35 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Three straight turnovers by the Suns.
First Allen, then subsequent two by Durant.
Suns now down 15 as Pistons on a 19-4 run. Timeout Phoenix with 3:51 remaining.
Detroit 13 factors of six Phoenix turnovers.
Wow. #Suns – 9:30 PM
Three straight turnovers by the Suns.
First Allen, then subsequent two by Durant.
Suns now down 15 as Pistons on a 19-4 run. Timeout Phoenix with 3:51 remaining.
Detroit 13 factors of six Phoenix turnovers.
Wow. #Suns – 9:30 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Pistons problem profitable. Durant obtain offensive foul after Hardaway was 1st known as for a block. #Suns – 9:26 PM
Pistons problem profitable. Durant obtain offensive foul after Hardaway was 1st known as for a block. #Suns – 9:26 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
We didn’t hear from coach Mike Budenholzer right this moment, so we received’t have an official replace on Devin Booker (groin) till the damage report this night – 3:55 PM
We didn’t hear from coach Mike Budenholzer right this moment, so we received’t have an official replace on Devin Booker (groin) till the damage report this night – 3:55 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Phoenix Suns coach Mike Budenholzer addressing Devin Booker’s left groin tightness, turnovers (16 led to 29 Indiana factors) and never enjoying rookie Ryan Dunn within the first half of Thursday’s 120-111 loss to the Pacers at Footprint Middle. #Suns #Pacers pic.x.com/kRBIVZVvTG – 1:22 AM
Phoenix Suns coach Mike Budenholzer addressing Devin Booker’s left groin tightness, turnovers (16 led to 29 Indiana factors) and never enjoying rookie Ryan Dunn within the first half of Thursday’s 120-111 loss to the Pacers at Footprint Middle. #Suns #Pacers pic.x.com/kRBIVZVvTG – 1:22 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Mike Budenholzer stated Devin Booker didn’t keep in mind what play, however thought groin flare up occurred early third quarter.
As for why Ryan Dunn didn’t play in 1st half, Budenholzer needs 9-man rotation.
Reached 10 1st half. Beal again, Morris’ strong play a part of his pondering. #Suns – 11:47 PM
Mike Budenholzer stated Devin Booker didn’t keep in mind what play, however thought groin flare up occurred early third quarter.
As for why Ryan Dunn didn’t play in 1st half, Budenholzer needs 9-man rotation.
Reached 10 1st half. Beal again, Morris’ strong play a part of his pondering. #Suns – 11:47 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Mike Budenholzer stated he doesn’t assume Devin Booker’s groin tightness was from a particular second within the first half. Tightened up a while within the third quarter. – 11:41 PM
Mike Budenholzer stated he doesn’t assume Devin Booker’s groin tightness was from a particular second within the first half. Tightened up a while within the third quarter. – 11:41 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Mike Budenholzer known as for tech after approaching referee.
Certain seeing Kevin Durant hit the deck with no foul name was a subject of dialog.
Suns down 54-47 with 4:04 left in 1st half. #Suns pic.x.com/4mPbHWNCvX – 10:02 PM
Mike Budenholzer known as for tech after approaching referee.
Certain seeing Kevin Durant hit the deck with no foul name was a subject of dialog.
Suns down 54-47 with 4:04 left in 1st half. #Suns pic.x.com/4mPbHWNCvX – 10:02 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“That’s particular. Mat is doing a little unbelievable issues.”
“It’s nice. Extra worth for the followers.”
Devin Booker and Mike Budenholzer praising Suns staff proprietor Mat Ishbia for $2 menu.
“I would ask Mat how come it’s not $3 so we shoot extra 3s, however on this case, 2s are good.” #Suns pic.x.com/qWvu8gmC7d – 11:27 AM
“That’s particular. Mat is doing a little unbelievable issues.”
“It’s nice. Extra worth for the followers.”
Devin Booker and Mike Budenholzer praising Suns staff proprietor Mat Ishbia for $2 menu.
“I would ask Mat how come it’s not $3 so we shoot extra 3s, however on this case, 2s are good.” #Suns pic.x.com/qWvu8gmC7d – 11:27 AM
Extra on this storyline
“I like him. I used to be simply chopping it up asking him when he performs once more,” Durant instructed Andscape after a 134-126 win in opposition to the Jazz. “Want I used to be capable of see that. I acquired to know him two summers in the past between his sophomore and junior 12 months in highschool. He got here to work out with us. “I used to be impressed by his measurement and fluidity as a participant, his ballhandling. He was taking pictures leap photographs properly. He acquired the physique kind to develop into a professional on this league for 20 years. It’s good to be round him. He has plenty of power, too.” “You may already inform the maturity stage. You may inform the aggressive nature by way of the dialog. You may simply inform when somebody is extra superior than their age. I picked that up and gathered that from him early,” Booker instructed Andscape. -via Andscape / December 20, 2024
Phoenix Suns star ahead Kevin Durant had simply accomplished a pregame exercise on Dec. 13 in preparation for his long-awaited return after an ankle damage. Definitely, there was some rehab and relaxation available earlier than dealing with the Utah Jazz. However earlier than heading to the visiting locker room, Durant made a degree to take a seat and speak for a number of minutes to a giant fan of his who additionally occurs even be the No. 1 highschool basketball participant in America. AJ Dybantsa, a projected future NBA star, additionally frolicked with Suns guard Devin Booker and rookie ahead Ryan Dunn. -via Andscape / December 20, 2024
As for Durant, he was fast to embrace one among his greatest followers, who has been labeled as the subsequent face of the league, particularly after they met within the first spherical of the playoffs final season. In that sequence, Edwards averaged 31 factors on 51.2 % taking pictures, eight rebounds, and 6.3 assists a sport because the Timberwolves swept the Suns. “He performs protection, he performs onerous, he cares, he needs to win, he needs to be nice,” Durant instructed FOX Sports activities. “These are normally the blokes who provide the most hassle. A whole lot of guys are complacent and pleased with the best way they’re. He needs extra for himself. Meaning you go into the fitness center extra. You watch extra movie. You play basketball extra.” -via FoxSports.com / December 19, 2024
