Lakers vs Suns: How many points did Kevin Durant score on his return from injury? Full Stats

Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant made a successful return alongside Bradley Beal during the team’s 127-100 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday in the NBA Cup.

Durant missed the past seven games with a calf strain he suffered at the start of November. The Suns were struggling with just a 1-6 record in those games, with Beal also missing five of them due to a calf injury.

The star duo returned against LeBron James’ Lakers at home.

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Kevin Durant totaled 14 points, 2-3 3pt, 5-8 FG, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists as the Suns ended the second quarter with a 2-point lead.

However, Devin Booker unleashed himself in the third quarter, scoring 19 points and 9 assists as Suns outscore Lakers 32-17.

Booker finished with 26 points on 10-for-17 shooting and contributed with 10 assists. Meanwhile, Bradley Beal added 23 points.

Kevin Durant Stat Line vs Lakers

Lakers 100 – 127 Suns

• Points: 23
• Rebounds: 6
• Assists: 2
• Steals: 0
• Blocks: 0
• Turnovers: 0
• FGs: 9-17
• 3Ps: 3-6

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