The closing minutes in the Phoenix Suns' home loss to the Boston Celtics on Saturday was like a kung fu movie's elder masters climactically battling each other. After being down by 15 in the fourth, Phoenix rallied behind Kevin Durant's season-high 45 points (18-of-26 shooting); he cut the lead to five with four minutes left to play. Al Horford (nine points, team-high 12 rebounds, three assists), who started in place of the Celtics' top big and third-best scorer, Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring), nailed a dagger 3.
Thaddeus Young has signed his contract with Phoenix and is expected to be in uniform for the Suns Thursday night … Suns looking for lift from Josh Okogie in the second half … Moses Wright was key pickup for Olympiacos in their Greek Cup title run … more in this week's #ProJackets Report. The Phoenix Suns have signed Thaddeus Young and expect the 35-year-old veteran forward to be with them for Thursday's game at the Dallas Mavericks coming out of the NBA All-Star break.
NBA All Star Break Biggest Storyline NBA All Star Break Biggest Storyline Kevin Durant Speaks on Suns 'Tough Task' Guarding Luka Doncic's Mavs; Signing Thaddeus Young Suns superstar Kevin Durant spoke to reporters after Wednesday's practice in Dallas ahead of the team's upcoming matchup against the Mavs. Author: Grant Afseth Publish date: Feb 21, 2024 11:33 PM EST In this story: Dallas Mavericks Phoenix Suns DALLAS — It was about a month ago when the Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns last faced off against each other, with the Suns achieving the 132-109 victory without Kyrie Irving in the lineup. The game featured the Mavs being blown out despite holding a 16-point lead. Both teams have different
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