Kevin Durant admits winning shot vs. Suns was meaningful
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Key Points:
- Kevin Durant hit a game-winning 3-pointer with 1.1 seconds left to lead the Houston Rockets to a 100-97 victory over his former team, the Phoenix Suns.
- Durant expressed that the shot meant more because it came against the Suns, a team he felt "kicked him out" despite his dedication and effort there.
- Durant was traded from the Suns to the Rockets in a blockbuster deal this summer and admitted he has a competitive chip on his shoulder playing against his former team.
- The 37-year-old Durant spent 2½ seasons with the Suns but the team underperformed, failing to make the playoffs last season and exiting early in the postseason.
- Despite the competitive feelings, Durant said he
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