Durant hits 30,000 career points, but Grizzlies extinguish Suns anyway
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) and Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) shake hands after the game on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in Phoenix. Durant became just the eighth player in NBA history to score 30,000 career points. (Rick Scuteri/AP)
With 34 points and four blocks, Durant was the most productive player on the floor, helping the Suns stay in the game. But the Grizzlies halted the Suns run and never let their lead get below four.
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