On Tuesday night, the Phoenix Suns took a commanding 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers, thanks to a 112-100 victory. The star of the show was All-Star forward Kevin Durant, who scored an impressive 31 points in the win.
Durant was on fire from the start, scoring 11 points in the first quarter alone. He continued to be a force throughout the game, finishing with a game-high 31 points on 10-of-17 shooting from the field. He also added five rebounds and four assists in the victory.
The Suns were able to take control of the game in the second quarter, outscoring the Clippers by 10 points and taking a seven-point lead into halftime. The Clippers were able to cut the lead to four points in the third quarter, but Durant and the Suns were able to pull away in the fourth quarter, outscoring Los Angeles by 11 points and sealing the victory.
The win was a huge one for the Suns, as it gives them a commanding 3-1 lead in the series. It also puts them one win away from advancing to the second round of the playoffs for the first time since 2010.
Durant’s performance was key to the Suns’ victory, as he was able to take over when his team needed him most. His 31 points were a game-high, and his ability to score in bunches was a major factor in Phoenix’s success.
The Suns will look to close out the series on Thursday night, when they take on the Clippers in Game 5. If they can get another win, they will advance to the second round of the playoffs and have a chance to make some noise in the Western Conference.
Regardless of what happens, it’s clear that Kevin Durant is a major reason why the Suns are in this position. His 31 points on Tuesday night were a huge part of their victory, and if he can continue to play at this level, Phoenix could be a real threat in the playoffs.
