Even though Durant has played superb individual basketball for the Suns this year, averaging 26.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game on 52.8% shooting from the floor, it hasn't resulted in many wins for Phoenix. Heading into this game against L.A., Phoenix's record was 31-36, good for only 11th place in the Western Conference.

Luka Doncic established himself as arguably one of the biggest Playoff risers in the NBA with a shocking 4-3 series win over the No. 1 seed Phoenix Suns in 2022 on the Dallas Mavericks. That virtually ended that era of Suns basketball,