Kevin Durant has responded to Anthony Edward’s viral celebration throughout Sport 3 of the Phoenix Suns’ first-round collection towards the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Edwards’ antics occurred when the Timberwolves have been up 118-99 with 2:54 remaining within the fourth quarter, simply moments away from taking a commanding 3-0 collection lead.
“You win the sport, do no matter you need,” Durant stated the next day.
It’s been a vastly disappointing postseason for Phoenix, who had excessive expectations for the 12 months because of having three-star gamers on their roster.
As a substitute, they now discover themselves down 3-0 and watching a really early playoff exit.
Durant stated he didn’t sleep in any respect following Sport 3. When he was requested if the dearth of sleep was largely due to the loss, he stated, “That’s from life itself.”
He continued to supply blunt responses all through his media availability:
Why haven’t the Suns been capable of maintain good stretches?
Kevin Durant: “I don’t know, I want I had a greater reply for you.”
What areas led to Sport 3 getting out of hand?
“All of ‘em.”
Is the spiraling as a result of lack of familiarity?
“Simply didn’t do it. Simply didn’t execute it.” pic.twitter.com/jfgiugalqz
— PHNX Suns (@PHNX_Suns) April 27, 2024
Clearly frustration ranges are operating extraordinarily excessive in Phoenix. Except the Suns can develop into the primary group to ever come again from 3-0 deficit, they are going to be merely enjoying for satisfaction from right here on out.
Barring a miracle, a troublesome summer season lies forward in Phoenix, with the Suns needing to noticeably query whether or not they wish to persist with their famous person core of Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal, or shake issues up by way of the commerce market.
All three gamers are beneath contract for subsequent season and will likely be owed a mixed 149.4 million subsequent season, which is greater than 14 whole NBA groups every at present have dedicated in complete payroll for 2024-25.
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