Kevin Durant hit a last-game-winning shot 3-pointer to pull a seamless 100-97 win over the Phoenix Suns and showed up aggressively after their success over his former team.

Kevin Durant’s energetic and dominant presence on the court boosts the Houston Rockets’ confidence. Recently, they beat the Phoenix Suns at their own home court with a 100-97 victory, improving their overall record to 22-11. However, leader Durant’s bold reaction after the win stole attention from many.

The Rockets played strongly, with each player making significant contributions. Kevin Durant scored 26 points, along with four assists and 10 rebounds, while Jabari Smith Jr. and Amen Thompson posted 17 each. The bench supported the team decently and took the game away from the Suns seamlessly.

A viral video from the night featured Kevin Durant making his last game-winning 3-pointer. The shot came with just 1.1 seconds left and capped a strong performance from him. His aggression after the win grabbed attention and highlighted the intensity of the game.

Durant admitted the moment meant more because it came against his former team. Moving forward, the Rockets will face the Portland Trail Blazers on their upcoming road trip, and they must maintain consistency to hold the upper hand and stay in contention for a strong position ahead.

Kevin Durant Explained His Aggressive Gesture After Their Recent Win Over The Suns

Kevin Durant (Image Credits: Imagn)

Durant’s greatness sometimes put him at the center of controversy. However, it doesn’t affect him, as he continues to deliver at his peak level and lead his young core to success. His recent gesture following the success over the Suns has caught the eyes of fans and media, and he opened up about the moment after the game.

“It feels good to play against a team that booted you out of the building and scapegoated you for all the problems they had,” Kevin Durant said. “And it hurt because I put all my effort and love and care towards the Suns and the Phoenix area and Arizona in general. But that’s just the business, that’s the name of the game. So, when you play against a (former) team, yeah you got a chip on your shoulder.” He further added, “By the time I get home tonight, I probably won’t even remember. Well, I will remember it, but I’ll try my best to forget about it and move on to the next one.”

Kevin Durant wanted to prove he could still perform at an elite level, and he has done his job successfully. Despite his strong feelings, he believes there is no bad blood toward his former teammates, and his mindset is simply competitive and driven by pride.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.