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Kevin Durant Becomes 10th Leading Scorer in NBA History

Despite a Loss to the Nuggets, Durant Continues His Scoring Streak with the Suns

  • Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns forward, has become the 10th leading scorer in NBA history, surpassing Moses Malone.
  • Durant's achievement came during a game against the Denver Nuggets, despite the Suns losing 119-111.
  • Durant has scored 27,423 points in the regular season, with Carmelo Anthony and Shaquille O’Neal next in line for him to surpass.
  • Durant was acquired by the Suns from Brooklyn in a four-team trade shortly after new Suns owner Mat Ishbia took control of the team.
  • Despite a cold second half in the game against the Nuggets, Durant managed to score 30 points, extending his franchise-record streak of scoring 25-plus points in 16 consecutive games.
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