Kevin Durant vs. Russell Westbrook Clash Is Loved by NBA Fans in Suns vs. Nuggets | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors

PHOENIX, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 25: Russell Westbrook #4 of the Denver Nuggets punches past Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half of the NBA game at Footprint Center on December 25, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is agreeing to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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For the first time in their successful careers, Kevin Durant and Russell Wilson faced each other on Christmas Day.

The former teammates represented the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets, respectively, in the final game of the Christmas slate. As expected, the game was intense and competitive.

The two spent eight seasons together with the Oklahoma State Warriors, reaching the 2011-12 NBA Finals with the team. They have not been teammates since then, but have met several times as division rivals.

In the first half, Durant scored 14 points, five assists and three rebounds while shooting 5 of 14. Westbrook came off the bench and had nine points, three rebounds and one assist on 4 of 9 shooting.

Fans took to social media to praise the match, expressing their excitement over the match and praising the two for playing hard against each other.

08-17 Russ fan @The Westbrook era

Russ vs. KD to end the night. This is the main event we’ve all been waiting for.

E @SimpleE65

There’s something kind of poetic about Russ blowing past KD like that, lol

D💰 @Shop813

To end the evening I would like to see a KD 40 ball and a Russ triple double.

Brendon Kleen @BrendonKleen14

No one in the world denies KD entry to KD like Russ
I love watching the two of them compete

Stephen B Smith @Whaleboy21

Russ vs. KD Hoops is so much fun, man

Derek Bills @DBillss24

Russ attacks KD>>

Magna Carter 🎶 🚀 @JamesPosey3

Russ turns into his old self every time he plays KD lol

Zoo🥷🏾 @zoobyqr

It’s special that Russ and KD are always there

Phoenix entered halftime with a 58-56 lead over the Nuggets and hopes to improve to 15-14 on the season.

This is the second of four meetings between the two teams and the next one is not until February 8th.

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Kevin Durant vs. Russell Westbrook Clash Is Loved by NBA Fans in Suns vs. Nuggets | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors

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