Durant nets 35 points as Suns beat Thunder 128-118

Kevin Durant was flying on court on Sunday evening and scored 35 points as the Phoenix Suns held off the Oklahoma City Thunder 128-118 for their fifth straight victory.

The former Oklahoma City hero, who led the Thunder to the 2012 NBA Finals, was booed nearly every time he touched the ball Sunday.

Devin Booker added 22 points and 10 assists for Phoenix, which shot 56.8% from the field to match its season high. Deandre Ayton had 19 points and 11 rebounds and Chris Paul had 16 points and eight assists. With the win Phoenix remain fourth in the Western Conference standings.

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