Phoenix Suns fans expected the team to dominate after the front office acquired Bradley Beal in the offseason. But after their recent Game 2 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Kevin Durant pleaded with the fanbase to stand by them as they struggle in this playoff series.
Just recently, the Suns fell to Minnesota in Game 2 with a score of 105-93. Unlike in the previous contest, Jaden McDaniels emerged as the team’s leading scorer when the young forward tallied 25 points on 58 percent shooting from the field and 50 percent from beyond the perimeter. Anthony Edwards made 15 points and eight assists on a night when the All-Star shooting guard only connected 25 percent of his field goals. Meanwhile, Rudy Gobert and Mike Conley added 18 points each.
For his part, Kevin Durant finished the game with 18 points, six rebounds, and two assists. Devin Booker led the Suns with 20 points, but committed six fouls along the way. Jusuf Nurkic had 10 points and 14 boards, while Beal contributed 14 points.
The win helped Minnesota get the lead over the Suns, a team which boasts a trio of All-Stars in it. The loss, on the other hand, sunk Phoenix to a deeper hole than where they were before.
Kevin Durant Sends Out Plea To Phoenix Suns Fans After Game 2 Loss to Minnesota Timberwolves
After the game, Durant spoke to the media and explained how their Game 2 went for the Suns. In a post shared by Gerald Bourguet on X:
KD: “Can’t give up on us right now! S---, need it more than anything. I know it’s been a disappointing last couple games, even the season for our fans, but we need you more than ever now coming back home for Game 3,” Bourget tweeted.
For the past two games, Durant has averaged 24.5 points on 53 percent shooting from the field, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists. On the other hand, the Suns’ reserve unit has been underwhelming when it comes to generating offense for the team.
With the series shifting to the Suns’ home court, there’s a hope for them to finally get a win. But first, Durant and company will have to figure out how to defeat Edwards and the Timberwolves on both ends of the court.
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