Kevin Durant

Fortunes, for the Philadelphia 76ers, appeared to be trending upward as they went blow-for-blow with the Western Conference’s No. 2-ranked team and enjoyed the long-awaited return of a star known across the NBA by the nickname “PG13.” That is, until they ran into the Hall of Fame-bound bucket-getter who, as defenders can attest, boasts a repertoire that can be safely rated as “E for Everyone.” Leaving every blue-jerseyed defender searching for answers on November 4, 2024, Durant prepares for the most potent strike of his 15-point final quarter avalanche yet, sizing up Guerschon Yabusele before turboing down the lane’s right side. Gifted enough to stay on course, even upon recognizing Paul George’s help rotation, the four-time scoring champion merely adjusts into an outstretched banker, supplying the Phoenix Suns with a permanent lead. Durant’s excellence reached meteoric levels during Phoenix’s crunchtime comeback, which saw both a nine-point comeback in the final five minutes, and the Suns’ fifth-consecutive win. Hotter than fish grease, Durant reeled in a 35-point showing (on trademark 14-of-20 shooting), accompanied by four rebounds, six assists, one block, and two 3-pointers.