Kevin Durant scores 16 points in his return, Suns beat Wolves
PHOENIX (AP)— Devin Booker scored 29 points, Kevin Durant had 16 points andeight rebounds in his home debut and the Phoenix Suns beat theMinnesota Timberwolves 107-100 for its third straight victory.
Durant —playing in his first home game with the Suns since being tradedfrom the Brooklyn Nets in February — missed his first six shotsfrom the field before hitting a turnaround mid-range jumper midwaythrough the second quarter. He finished 5 of 18, hitting a coupleof important 3-pointers early in the fourth quarter.
Durant playedfor the first time since March 5. He was warming up for hisexpected first home game with the Suns three days later when hesprained his left ankle during pregame preparation. The injury costhim 10 games. The Suns are 4-0 with Durant in the lineup.
"It felt good. I miss playing, I miss beingwith the guys...Every day I just try to be the best that I can...SoI'm looking forward to keep building."🗣️ KD speaks on how it felt getting back on the court and playingwith the team again. pic.twitter.com/ubd6IxoMOK
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) March 30, 2023AnthonyEdwards led Minnesota with 31 points. Karl-Anthony Towns added 25.The Timberwolves had a four-game winning streak snapped.
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