The Phoenix Suns fell to one of many NBA’s prime groups on Sunday night time, dropping 118–110 to the visiting Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder. After the loss, Phoenix head coach Frank Vogel vented frustration about what transpired on the court docket at Footprint Middle.
Particularly, Vogel supplied some selection phrases about how Suns star Kevin Durant was officiated within the postgame press convention.
“Yeah, I imply we’ve gotta be higher, and I’ll begin by saying that they fouled the s— out of Kevin Durant all night time,” Vogel mentioned, per Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. “ …. Then each time he tries to get open, he’s being held. It’s one thing I actually need the league to have a look at.”
"They fouled the shit out of Kevin Durant." Frank Vogel. #Suns pic.twitter.com/adaw0x3Lzz
— Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) March 4, 2024
Durant by no means was in a position to get into the total rhythm of the sport, ending with 20 factors on 6–of–15 capturing with 4 rebounds and three assists. He additionally dedicated 5 of the Suns’ 21 turnovers.
Suns middle Jusuf Nurkić additionally voiced his displeasure with the officiating. Nurkić recorded 31 rebounds however didn’t try a single free throw.
The Thunder had been led by one other robust efficiency from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who narrowly missed a triple-double, scoring 35 factors with 9 assists and eight rebounds.
Phoenix dropped to 35–26 and stands in seventh place within the Western Convention. Oklahoma Metropolis claimed the highest spot within the West with the win, bettering to 42–18.
