Most of all, the mentality of this team is different. This squad is connected. They are dangerous from all three levels on offense. They defend very hard on an average possession-by-possession basis.

PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns looked to Kevin Durant to survive a potential second loss on their early season. Per usual, Durant delivered.

Kevin Durant broke a tie on a driving layup with 24 seconds left and the Phoenix Suns beat Philadelphia 118-116 on Monday ...