Kevin Durant Made NBA History In Lakers-Suns Game

Kevin Durant made NBA history in Monday's game.

Oct 26, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrates with forward Ryan Dunn (0) against the Dallas Mavericks in the second half of the home opener at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

On Monday evening, the Phoenix Suns hosted the Los Angeles Lakers in Arizona.

The game was close, but the Suns were able to win by a score of 109-105 to improve to 3-1 in their first four games.

Kevin Durant continued his hot start to the season with 30 points, eight rebounds, four assists and four blocks while shooting 11/20 from the field and 2/6 from the three-point range in 38 minutes of playing time.

Feelin' good 😁 pic.twitter.com/knUcy4VJy1

— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) October 29, 2024

The Suns superstar also made NBA history.

Via The Suns: "The oldest player in @NBA history to start a season with four-straight 25-point games‼️"

The oldest player in @NBA history to start a season with four-straight 25-point games‼️ pic.twitter.com/0ra63NsZzj

— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) October 29, 2024

At 36, Durant still remains among one of the best ten players in the league.

Through the first four games, he is averaging 29.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.8 blocks per contest while shooting 53.3% from the field and 45.5% from the three-point range.

Oct 26, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) against the Dallas Mavericks in the home opener at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

In addition to Durant's stellar night, the entire Suns team contributed to their victory over the Lakers.

Via The Suns: "Stats against Lakers 📊

Booker: 33 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST, 1 STL
Durant: 30 PTS, 8 REB, 4 AST, 4 BLK
Beal: 15 PTS, 4 AST, 3 REB, 2 STL, 1 BLK
O'Neale: 12 PTS, 9 REB, 4 AST, 2 BLK
Jones: 7 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST, 3 STL
Dunn: 7 PTS, 1 REB, 1 STL, 1 BLK
Plumlee: 10 REB, 2 AST, 1 BLK"

Stats against Lakers 📊

Booker: 33 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST, 1 STL
Durant: 30 PTS, 8 REB, 4 AST, 4 BLK
Beal: 15 PTS, 4 AST, 3 REB, 2 STL, 1 BLK
O'Neale: 12 PTS, 9 REB, 4 AST, 2 BLK
Jones: 7 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST, 3 STL
Dunn: 7 PTS, 1 REB, 1 STL, 1 BLK
Plumlee: 10 REB, 2 AST, 1 BLK pic.twitter.com/jTwhyDmjHu

— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) October 29, 2024

Following the Lakers, the Suns will now play their next game on Thursday evening when they visit the Los Angeles Clippers in California.