In a candid revelation following a dramatic NBA showdown, Kevin Durant shared a moment from the court that left fans and analysts buzzing. During a tightly contested matchup between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers, Durant disclosed that his Suns’ teammate, Devin Booker, wasn’t the only player to put pressure on the Lakers’ defense—Anthony Davis also found himself caught in a difficult spot while trying to guard the Suns’ dynamic duo.
In a post-game interview, Durant recalled a particularly intense sequence in the second quarter where Davis, one of the league’s premier defenders, found himself outmatched by the offensive firepower of Durant and Booker. As the two Suns stars relentlessly attacked the basket, Durant said Davis, who was tasked with guarding him, reached out in a moment of desperation.
“Right in the middle of the play, I heard him say, ‘Help me, KD! Help me!’” Durant said, chuckling. “I didn’t even know if it was a joke at first, but I could tell he was struggling to keep up with both of us moving off the ball. It was one of those moments where you realize just how hard it is to guard a team like us.”
The Suns’ duo, which has been causing nightmares for opposing defenses all season, was in full force on this particular night, combining their athleticism, playmaking, and shooting ability to torment the Lakers. With Booker’s deadly perimeter shooting and Durant’s versatile offensive arsenal, the pair has been nearly unstoppable, putting even the best defenders in a bind.
For Davis, it was a reminder of the challenge of trying to guard two of the league’s most potent offensive threats. Known for his elite rim protection and defensive versatility, Davis has long been lauded as one of the NBA’s best defenders. However, Durant’s admission provides a glimpse into how even the most decorated defenders can feel overwhelmed when faced with such a high level of offensive skill.
“Look, AD’s one of the best defenders in the game, but when you’ve got a guy like Devin running the floor, and I’m out here doing my thing, it’s tough,” Durant explained. “It’s a lot of pressure to contain both of us. I think he was just looking for a little help at that moment.”
While Davis did his best to hold his ground, the Suns’ offensive explosion proved too much for the Lakers to handle, with Phoenix eventually securing a dominant 120-108 victory.
Lakers head coach Darvin Ham praised Davis’s effort, acknowledging that the challenge of guarding both Durant and Booker is a near-impossible task for any defender in the league.
“Anthony was doing everything he could to make it difficult for those guys, but it’s a two-on-one situation at that point,” Ham said. “You can’t be everywhere at once, and those two guys are playing at an MVP level right now. We’ll figure out how to defend it, but tonight wasn’t our night.”
The Suns’ win marked another strong statement in their quest for the top seed in the Western Conference, while the Lakers’ loss puts further pressure on their playoff positioning.
Durant, for his part, didn’t gloat about the moment. Instead, he acknowledged Davis’ role in the rivalry and his defensive prowess, noting that the game was far from decided by just a single sequence.
“It was fun to hear him say that, but I’ve been in that position before, trying to guard him and others. It’s not easy,” Durant said with a smile. “We know what it takes to win in this league. It’s a team effort, and tonight, we just got the best of them.”
As both teams continue to jockey for playoff positioning, the Suns and Lakers’ rivalry remains one of the most heated and entertaining in the NBA. With stars like Durant, Booker, and Davis at the forefront, the battle for Western Conference supremacy is only just heating up.
And for now, at least, it seems the only thing Anthony Davis can do when trying to guard Phoenix’s dynamic duo is hope for some backup.
