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Critical dunk: Suns counterattack Wizards
On December 18, Beijing time, the Suns successfully reversed their opponents in a fierce matchup with the Wizards, winning 112–108. In the game, Durant performed well at critical moments, completing a key dunk 2+1 to seal the victory for the Suns. However, despite Durant's scoring run of over 25 points in 21 consecutive games, he fell into a slump in the final quarter, drawing the attention of fans and professionals alike.
Offensive mode on: Durant scored 11 points in the first quarter
Facing the Wizards' defense, Durant entered offensive mode early. In the first quarter of the game, he continued to attack, and both shots were violent dunks, easily breaking through the Wizards' interior defense. At the end of the first quarter, Durant scored 11 points of his own, but combined with the rest of his teammates for just 10 points, leaving the Suns eight points behind the Wizards.
Dumb Fire Session: Durant scored only 2 points in the second quarter
However, the second quarter turned out to be a smut time for Durant. The Wizards managed to limit his scoring, and Durant scored just two points in the entire second quarter, leaving the Suns trailing by 12 points at the end of the first half. This period of smudge gave a glimpse of some of Durant's troubles when facing tough defense.
Outbreak in the third quarter: 11 points in a single quarter to help the Suns counterattack
Durant gradually regained his form in the third quarter, and he led the Suns on a comeback through a combination of offense and defense. In the third quarter, Durant broke out again, scoring 11 points alone, allowing the Suns to successfully chase down the difference of 8 points. This shows Durant's explosive power in scoring in a single quarter, creating opportunities for the team to counterattack.
Critical moments: Lock in the win
Although the Suns were overtaken by the Wizards at one point in the final quarter, Durant stepped up at a critical moment. In the last 27.8 seconds, he completed a key dunk 2+1, plus two free throws and one hit, and successfully sealed the victory. At this moment, Durant's leadership temperament was once again revealed, bringing a precious victory to the Suns.
Late quarter slump: Durant's form is a cause for concern
However, despite Durant's excellent performance in key moments, the final quarter became a sluggish phase. His presence on the court waned, and the Wizards were once just one point behind. This has sparked concerns about Durant's fitness status, and the back-to-back overload of games may have left him tired.
25+ consecutive scores: fatigue state needs to be adjusted in time
It is worth mentioning that Durant has maintained a 25+ scoring performance in 21 consecutive games, becoming the most consistent offensive scorer of the Suns season. However, this also raises concerns about his fitness status. In such a high-intensity game, Durant's physical condition cannot be ignored, and the team needs to adjust his game load in time to ensure his consistent performance throughout the season.
The win was exciting, but Durant's slump in the final quarter also raised some concerns about his fatigue. The team management needs to carefully adjust his game plan to ensure that he can play better when it matters most. This also makes people full of expectations and doubts about the future performance of the Suns and the change in Durant's form.
Suns starters: Booker, Grayson Allen, Little, Durant, Nurkic.
Wizards starting the game: Jones, Poole, Kuzma, Avdija, Gafford
Highlight reel moments
Durant gravitationally pulls everyone's attention and assists Eubanks for a dunk
Booker connects with Durant to counterattack the flying dunk and blow up the basket!
Durant gets past Kuzma and hits a jumper!