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Kevin Durant made NBA history in the Lakers-Suns game

The Phoenix Suns hosted the Los Angeles Lakers in Arizona on Monday evening.

The game was close, but the Suns were able to win by a score of 109-105 and improve to 3-1 in their first four games.

Kevin Durant continued his hot start to the season with 30 points, eight rebounds, four assists and four blocks while shooting 11/20 from the field and 2/6 from three-point range in 38 minutes of playing time.

The Suns superstar also made NBA history.

About the Suns: “Oldest player in @NBA history to start a season with four consecutive 25-point games‼️”

At 36 years old, Durant is still one of the ten best players in the league.

He is in the first four games averaging 29.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.8 blocks per contest while shooting 53.3% from the field and 45.5% from three-point range.

Kevin Durant

Oct. 26, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) against the Dallas Mavericks during the home opener at the Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

In addition to Durant's outstanding night, the Suns' entire team contributed to their victory over the Lakers.

About the suns: “Stats against Lakers 📊

Booker: 33 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST, 1 STL
Duration: 30 PTS, 8 REB, 4 AST, 4 BLK
Beal: 15 PTS, 4 AST, 3 REB, 2 STL, 1 BLK
O'Neale: 12 PTS, 9 REB, 4 AST, 2 BLK
Jones: 7 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST, 3 STL
Dunn: 7 PTS, 1 REB, 1 STL, 1 BLK
Plumlee: 10 REB, 2 AST, 1 BLK”

After the Lakers, the Suns now play their next game on Thursday evening when they visit the Los Angeles Clippers in California.