[Saba Sports News] Kevin Durant has consistently excelled against the New York Knicks, boasting impressive career averages of 29.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 5.8 assists over 25 games, alongside a remarkable 21-4 record against them. However, this extraordinary streak ended with a 139-122 loss to the Knicks on Friday night at the Footprint Center.
This defeat marked Durant’s first loss against the Knicks in over a decade, dating back to April 7, 2013, when he played for the Oklahoma City Thunder. This period of dominance spanned an impressive 3,904 days. Despite the loss, Durant’s performance remained strong, leading the Suns with 29 points, three rebounds, and six assists in 36 minutes. Yet, it was New York’s Jalen Brunson who stole the show, scoring 50 points and achieving a perfect 9-of-9 from three-point range, along with contributing six rebounds and nine assists.
Post-game, Durant acknowledged Brunson’s impact, predicting a Hall of Fame trajectory for him based on his current level of play. With the Knicks and Suns not scheduled to meet again this season, barring a finals matchup, Durant will have to wait until 2024 for an opportunity to redeem himself and possibly initiate a new winning streak against the Knicks.