The Phoenix Suns (30-35) suffered a 120-118 loss at the Memphis Grizzlies (41-24) in the second of back-to-back road games on Monday.

Once again, the Suns failed to capitalize on a stellar performance by Kevin Durant. The two-time Finals MVP exploded for 14 points in the first quarter, helping Phoenix jump out to an early eight-point lead. However, the Grizzlies fought back, taking control for the remainder of the game and securing their third consecutive victory.

Kevin Durant delivered a game-high 35 points, going 7-of-9 from 3, but his second miss was at the buzzer, a shot for the win after the Suns forced a turnover with 8.9 seconds left. Durant cut the lead to two on his seventh 3,