NBA fans didn’t hold back in criticizing Kevin Durant’s offensive struggles during the Phoenix Suns’ Game 2 loss to the Denver Nuggets. The Suns now trail the series 2-0, and part of the blame falls on Durant’s poor performance.
Durant, who finished with 24 points and 8 rebounds, shot just 37% from the field and a dismal 16% from 3-point range. Disappointed fans took to Twitter to throw shade at the superstar, with one suggesting that he needs Stephen Curry to win games.
Some fans outright stated that Durant choked under pressure, while others expressed their frustration with humorous memes highlighting his offensive struggles.
Kevin Durant tonight:
10/27 FG (37%)
2/12 3PT (16.7%)Phoenix down 0-2 😬 pic.twitter.com/L2SyZCy5bf
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) May 2, 2023
It’s clear that the Suns need Durant to perform at his best if they hope to win the championship. As the team’s best player, the expectation is that he leads them to victory consistently.
A disaster 😭 pic.twitter.com/h6pXlEeSC1
— LG #FlyEaglesFly #LakeShow (@Zentotic) May 2, 2023
However, with the Suns now trailing 2-0 in the series, it remains to be seen if they can come back. The next two games will be played at home, and the team will need Durant to step up his game to even up the series.
It is unfortunate to see fans trolling Kevin Durant for his bad performance in Game 2 of the Phoenix Suns versus Denver Nuggets series. While it’s understandable to be disappointed when your favorite player doesn’t perform up to expectations, it’s important to remember that these athletes are human and have bad games from time to time.
Kd needs curry pic.twitter.com/2dgf3JqEqm
— 🏆Everything lakers🏆 (@1x_wavy) May 2, 2023
Instead of piling on and adding unnecessary negativity to the conversation, fans should be supportive of their team and players. At the end of the day, the best way to support your team is to cheer them on through thick and thin, win or lose. Hopefully, Durant bounces back in the upcoming games and proves the naysayers wrong.
Kevin Durant’s underwhelming Game 2 performance and Chris Paul’s injury could pose challenges for Suns in Game 3 against Nuggets
Despite Kevin Durant’s disappointing Game 2 performance, it would be unwise to write him off given his impressive track record. However, with Chris Paul’s injury and Durant’s lack of offensive firepower, the Suns may need to rely on Devin Booker’s playmaking abilities in Game 3 to create more scoring opportunities.
The Nuggets have proven themselves to be a well-rounded team with players like Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Aaron Gordon, and Bruce Brown delivering suffocating defense, while Nikola Jokic continues to play at an MVP level. Although Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. struggled in Game 2, their strong performance in the playoffs so far makes them a significant threat to the Suns.
For the Suns to stay alive in the series, they must find a way to defeat the Nuggets on their home court in Game 3. However, this will not be an easy feat, as the Nuggets are determined to close the door on the Suns and prevent the lethal duo of Booker and Durant from catching fire.
