Kevin Durant Made NBA History In Cavs-Suns Game

Kevin Durant made NBA history against the Cavs.

Mar 21, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) dribbles against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill (5) during the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images / Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

On Friday night, the Phoenix Suns beat the Cleveland Cavaliers (at home) by a score of 123-112.

Kevin Durant led the way with 42 points, six rebounds, eight assists and one block while shooting 17/29 from the field and 4/9 from the three-point range in 39 minutes of playing time.

HE'S KEVIN DURANT.

YOU KNOW WHO HE IS. pic.twitter.com/fCXtn5aKmM

— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) March 22, 2025

The 2014 MVP also made NBA history with his performance.

Via StatMamba: "Kevin Durant becomes just the 4th player in NBA history with multiple 40-point games in their 17th season or later — joining Bron, Kobe, & Kareem."

Kevin Durant becomes just the 4th player in NBA history with multiple 40-point games in their 17th season or later — joining Bron, Kobe, & Kareem. pic.twitter.com/RYou6z6K4e

— StatMamba (@StatMamba) March 22, 2025

At 36, Durant still remains among the best players in the NBA.

The former Texas star has averages of 26.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.2 blocks per contest while shooting 52.8% from the field and 41.7% from the three-point range in 58 games.

Via Real Sports: "Kevin Durant has the most games in Suns history with 40+ PTS & less than 5 FTA."

Kevin Durant has the most games in Suns history with 40+ PTS & less than 5 FTA. pic.twitter.com/IsmqUmvyAF

— Real Sports (@realapp_) March 22, 2025

With the win, the Suns improved to 34-37 in 71 games, which has them as the 10th seed in the Western Conference.

They are in the middle of a three-game winning streak (and 6-4 over their last ten).

Following the Cavs, the Suns will play their next game on Monday night when they host the Milwaukee Bucks.

Via ClutchPoints: "With his 42 point peformance over the Cavs Kevin durant has officially scored 40+ points against EVERY NBA team

Generational scorer!"

With his 42 point peformance over the Cavs Kevin durant has officially scored 40+ points against EVERY NBA team🔥

Generational scorer! https://t.co/Nrrcm2sVDE pic.twitter.com/t76bip57kt

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 22, 2025

Durant has also spent time with the Brooklyn Nets, Oklahoma City Thunder and Golden State Warriors.