Phoenix Suns superstar forward Kevin Durant scored 26 points on 72.7 percent shooting in a victory over the Utah Jazz

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The Phoenix Suns improved to 2-1 on the young season with a dominant 22-point win over the Utah Jazz. Superstar Kevin Durant led the way for Phoenix, recording 26 points, seven assists, and four rebounds on 72.7 percent shooting. With stars Devin Booker and Bradley Beal sidelined, guard Eric Gordon was the second-leading scorer. Meanwhile, Grayson Allen, Jusuf Nurkic, Drew Eubanks, and Jordan Goodwin recorded double-digit points.

All-Star Lauri Markkanen only attempted eight shots, finishing the night with 12 points and three rebounds. The Jazz fall to 1-2 after the 126-104 loss.

– Behind Naz Reid’s 25-point performance, the Minnesota Timberwolves blew out the Miami Heat, 106-90. Rising star Anthony Edwards struggled to score in this game until the final minutes. He wrapped up the night with 19 points and seven assists on 46.7 percent shooting. The frontcourt duo of Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert dominated the glass, combining for 24 rebounds. Towns found problems on the offensive, finishing with 12 points.

– The New Orleans Pelicans All-Star duo of Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram appears dangerous to start the season. The pairing led the Pelicans over the New York Knicks in a 96-87 victory. Williamson scored 24 points along with five rebounds and two assists on 70.6 percent shooting. Ingram concluded the night with 26 points, seven rebounds, and three assists.