Mar 14, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) controls the ball while Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) and center Al Horford (42) defend during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Kevin Durant Makes Feelings Clear About Boston Celtics

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Mar 26, 2025 3:21 PM ET

On Wednesday night, the Phoenix Suns will host the Boston Celtics in Arizona.

Before the game, 2014 MVP Kevin Durant was asked about the Celtics.

Durant (h/t Duane Rankin of azcentral): "They're champs for a reason. They got a deep team. It feels like any one of those guys have been all season and they've kept it rolling. Either Jrue, Porzingis, Jaylen Brown was out for a few games here and there. They just keep it rolling. They got a system that they stand on both ends of the floor. They just plug and play guys."

"They're champs for a reason. They've got a deep team."

Kevin Durant as Suns face Celtics, who'll likely be w/o Jayson Tatum. Listed as doubtful with left ankle sprain. Celtics have won 6 in a row.

Durant avg. 35.3 points in his last 3 games. When asked if he looks to keep it… pic.twitter.com/zdbSXUcH2i
— Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) March 26, 2025

Wednesday will be the first meeting of the 2024-25 season between the two teams.

They last met on March 14, 2024 (in Boston) when the Celtics won by a score of 127-112.

Durant finished the loss with 20 points in 30 minutes of playing time.

Durant has been on a roll as of late.

The future Hall of Famer comes into the night with averages of 26.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.3 blocks per contest while shooting 52.8% from the field and 42.6% from the three-point range in 59 games.

He has also scored 80 points over the last two games.

Via Evan Sidery of Forbes: "Kevin Durant’s jaw-dropping shooting splits this season across different zones at 36-years-old:

Restricted Area: 78.9%
Paint: 52.9%
Mid-Range: 54.2%
Corner 3s: 50.7%
Above The Break 3s: 40.1%

Truly one of the greatest pure scorers in NBA history."

Kevin Durant’s jaw-dropping shooting splits this season across different zones at 36-years-old:

Restricted Area: 78.9%
Paint: 52.9%
Mid-Range: 54.2%
Corner 3s: 50.7%
Above The Break 3s: 40.1%

Truly one of the greatest pure scorers in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/TqXaxLUjUX
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) March 25, 2025