The SUNS lost 111-104 to the Rockets in the NBA regular season. After the game, the SUNS star Durant was interviewed by the media and made in-depth comments on the game.
“My opinion doesn’t matter,” Durant said of the clash between teammate Plumlee and Rockets center Adams. He believes the clash did not have a material impact on the outcome of the game. “They got pretty much everything they wanted offensively,” Durant said bluntly when asked about the key factors that led to the SUNS ‘loss.
Durant played 37 minutes in the game, shooting 8 of 12, including 2 of 2 3-pointers, 2 of 2 free throws, 19 points, 7 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block, but the plus/minus ratio was minus-13. Despite his performance, Durant was not satisfied with the overall performance of the team, especially the Rockets’ strong offensive performance.
Booker also weighed in on the confrontation: “I may be partial, but I think Adams was trying to pick Plumlee up and fall, and Plumlee just happened to be on top of him.” He also believes that conflict was not the main reason for the SUNS ‘loss.
The SUNS finished the game with a 30-36 record in 11th place in the Western Conference. Next, they will play the Kings on March 15 at 10 am Beijing time. In the face of the upcoming game, Durant and the SUNS will summarize their experience, adjust their tactics, and strive to bring a win for the fans at home.
Despite the loss, Durant and the SUNS were undaunted. They know that only by constantly summing up experience and improving their overall strength can they remain invincible in the fierce NBA arena.
