Kevin Durant did not disappoint the fans who had waited nearly two months to witness his Phoenix Suns home debut. Healthy again after multiple injuries, the 13-time All-Star’s first home points stemmed from a Chris Paul feed into the post, with Durant then going to work backing down Jaden McDaniels before burying one of his patented turnaround jumpers. Durant posted 16 points, eight rebounds and four assists while helping the Suns pick up a 107-100 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 29, 2023.

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Kevin Durant drills turnaround fadeaway in first home game with Suns

Kevin Durant’s start was so hot that it all but finished the LA Clippers’ season before the halftime buzzer. The Golden State Warriors failed to eliminate the Clips despite Durant's 45 points two nights earlier in Game 5, so the star sniper decided to one-up himself with a legendary Game 6 closeout performance in the first-round playoff series. Durant kicked things off with an authoritative one-handed transition dunk, and his scorching first half also included four 3-pointers among his 12 made field goals. Whether he was converting triples from atop the key, difficult and-1 turnaround jumpers or runners in the lane, Durant’s vintage heat check game represented his most explosive postseason performance in an iconic career full of them. Once the dust settled, Durant had posted a playoff career-high 50 points on 15 of 26 from the field, 6 of 14 from downtown and 14 of 15 from the free throw line. He shot 12 of 17 before halftime alone as Golden State built an insurmountable 19-point lead, with his 38-point first-half eruption matching the second-most points ever scored in one half in postseason history. Durant added six rebounds and five assists in the 129-110 victory on April 26, 2019 as the Warriors won the series 4-2, with the two-time champion averaging 35 points across the six games. 

Kevin Durant erupts for 50, including 38-point half, in 2019 Playoffs

Kevin Durant has the length and court sense to wreak havoc on both ends of the floor. The Brooklyn Nets star rushes from the help side to swat a Boston Celtics shot attempt off glass on one end of the court, then sprints 94 feet to cap off the ensuing fastbreak with a bucket. Durant finished with 24 points and three rejections in his team’s Game 5 victory in their Round 1 series on June 1, 2021.

Kevin Durant smashes shot off glass, scores on far end in 2021 Playoffs

It’s a rough day at the office when you’re tasked with checking Kevin Durant. The two-time NBA Champion puts his length and footwork on display against the Denver Nuggets on January 12, 2021. The fact that the Brooklyn Nets star has one of the wettest jumpers in the league is a bonus.

Kevin Durant leaps back for effortless high-arching triple

Iconic hoop for an iconic hooper. With the fate of his squad’s season hanging in the balance, Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant flags down a cross-court inbound pass, drives on vaunted Milwaukee Bucks defender P.J. Tucker, then spins into an unforgettable fadeaway jumper. Durant’s deep two forced overtime in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals and he finished the June 19, 2021 contest with 48 points.

Kevin Durant forces do-or-die overtime with foot on the line in 2021 Playoffs

“That’s just getting to the spot right there. I knew exactly where I wanted to go, that baseline shot fading is usually my look.” Kevin Durant narrates one of his favorite Moments from the 2021-22 season, as the Brooklyn Nets superstar fights off tough defense from the Chicago Bulls to hit an off-balanced, one-handed floater over two defenders in the paint with the shot clock winding down. Durant put on a masterclass on November 8, 2021 with an efficient 38 points, 11 rebounds and four assists.

Kevin Durant battles for bucket, hits runner off glass as shot clock ticks down

It was for nights just like this that the Phoenix Suns acquired Kevin Durant in a franchise-altering trade. Trailing the Denver Nuggets 2-1 in the Western Conference semifinals, Durant used his athleticism and every inch of his lengthy wingspan to pluck a long Devin Booker inbound pass from the air, recovering in time to connect on a challenging midrange jumper over Christian Braun to beat the first quarter buzzer. The two-time champion backed up his reputation, posting a team-high 36 points on 11 of 19 shooting to go with 11 rebounds, six assists and two steals as the Suns evened the best-of-seven series with a thrilling 129-124 Game 4 win on May 7, 2023. 

Kevin Durant beats buzzer with jumper off hail mary pass in 2023 Playoffs

Welcome back, KD! In his first official game since rupturing his Achilles tendon in Game 5 of the 2019 NBA Finals, Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets squares up and hits a deep three pointer for his first bucket of the night against the Golden State Warriors on December 22, 2020. Durant showed no rust from his time off, finishing with 22 points in just 25 minutes of action.

Kevin Durant buries pull-up triple in first game as a member of the Nets

Kevin Durant is an all-time bucket getter. The Brooklyn Nets All-Star splits a pair of Washington Wizards to attack baseline then throws a hammer down on a contesting Davis Bertans on January 31, 2021.

Kevin Durant attacks baseline throws hammer down on help-side defender

You think sending a double team to meet Kevin Durant in the corner is going to stop him from putting points on the board? Think again. After taking his defender off the dribble, the Brooklyn Nets superstar sets up on the baseline and buries an untouchable fadeaway. Durant dropped 38 points on 17-of-24 shooting in the October 24, 2021 affair.

Kevin Durant pulls up for fadeaway jumper over two defenders

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