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Durant's Last-Second Three Sinks Former Team, Suns

1/6/2026

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Summary

Story summary

On January 6, 2026, Kevin Durant of the Houston Rockets hit a game-winning three-pointer with 1.1 seconds left to beat the Phoenix Suns 100-97.
Durant finished with 26 points and 10 rebounds.
The win mattered because it came against his former team, where he felt scapegoated.
Durant said it felt good to face his former team and that he bears no malice toward his former teammates.

History

Historical Context

The Cleveland Cavaliers made history in 2016 by becoming the first NBA team to overcome a 3-1 Finals deficit, defeating the Golden State Warriors 93-89 in Game 7. LeBron James led the charge, earning Finals MVP honors. This victory ended a 52-year championship drought for Cleveland, marking a significant moment in sports history and igniting discussions about player loyalty, especially following Kevin Durant's controversial move to the Warriors.

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Story summary

On January 6, 2026, Kevin Durant of the Houston Rockets hit a game-winning three-pointer with 1.1 seconds left to beat the Phoenix Suns 100-97.
Durant finished with 26 points and 10 rebounds.
The win mattered because it came against his former team, where he felt scapegoated.
Durant said it felt good to face his former team and that he bears no malice toward his former teammates.

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