Kevin Durant Climbs All-Time Field Goals Made List in Suns’ Loss to Trail Blazers

On Tuesday evening, the Phoenix Suns faced the Portland Trail Blazers in a closely contested game that ended with a 109-104 loss for the Suns. Despite the defeat, Kevin Durant’s performance made NBA history as he moved ahead of Moses Malone to secure the 20th spot on the all-time field goals made list.

Durant’s impressive outing included 40 points, four rebounds, five assists, and two steals, shooting 16/28 from the field and 1/3 from three-point range. The achievement marked Durant surpassing Malone’s record of 9,435 field goals made. The next player on the list for Durant to surpass is Oscar Robertson, who has 9,508 field goals made.

With this milestone, Durant continues to solidify his legacy as one of the greatest players in NBA history. Currently averaging 31.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 1.1 blocks per game, Durant maintains exceptional shooting percentages of 51.8% from the field and 46.7% from three-point range in 23 games.

Despite the loss to the Trail Blazers, the Suns hold a 14-13 record in their first 27 games, placing them as the tenth seed in the competitive Western Conference. The team has struggled recently, going 3-7 in their last ten games. The Suns will aim to bounce back as they face the Sacramento Kings on Thursday in California.

Durant, drafted as the second overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft from the University of Texas, is currently in his 16th season in the league. Throughout his career, he has played for multiple teams, including the Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors, and Oklahoma City Thunder. With career averages of 27.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.1 steals, and 1.1 blocks per game, Durant’s impact on the court continues to leave a lasting legacy.