The Phoenix Suns looked to Kevin Durant to survive a potential second loss on their early season. Per usual, Durant delivered. For nearly two decades the Suns' star has risen to the occasion at the NBA level.

Paul George then bizarrely — in his 76ers debut on a night he was shooting 4-for-13 — isolated for the final shot over Tyrese Maxey, the more effective closer and guy in much more of a rhythm with 32 points. Even weirder, George in a two-point game let the clock wind down all the way to five seconds before attacking.

Kevin Durant broke a tie on a driving layup with 24 seconds left and the Phoenix Suns beat Philadelphia 118-116 on Monday night, spoiling Paul George’s 76ers debut.