 Enders will Kevin Durant playing in the second half of a back-to-back tonight for the first time since the Achilles injury 26 points six assists and another win. Let's hear from KD Hey Kevin, how big was tonight from a chemistry standpoint with all that happened today? shorthanded, you know against this next team on the second half of back-to-back from a chemistry standpoint How big was this one for the team? There's a lot more people in here today it was a It's a good win, especially we talked about it last night We want to finish the second half for the back-to-back and especially with a team that's right across the bridge from us and We know what that rivalry is like and we know how the intensity that this team plays with Um and at home. So we we wanted we really wanted this game tonight and everybody played like it and You know from top to bottom, um, you know, it was a great effort Given the news today, it's your reaction to You know losing teammates and in Karris and Jared and Torian, but also welcoming in, you know a teammate and james Uh, I heard does not even finalize yet. So I'll talk about it another time Brian lunis with the new york post Hey, kevin, was this any kind of uh barometer for you? I know playing back-to-back was something you wanted to get to the point Where you could do 36 minutes, I think the other night 30 some uh tonight after having to come back in late Was that it was that a big step for you? Yeah, most definitely. I wanted to see how uh Um how my body felt this morning how I felt after the game last night and you know I was just I was just trying to monitor everything leading up into the game Obviously throughout the game and I felt good. So hopefully uh I know I keep building on it and As the season goes along, um, I continue to get keep getting stronger and more And get used to the game again a schedule to travel everything. So this was a good step Greg logan with new say All right, kevin You've been at such a tremendous level the the whole season But the rest of the team has has been kind of up and down without getting into the details of the events of today Do you think This team is approaching a point where even though there's a lot of hard work ahead That you're able to focus and and know what to expect In the future and be able to work through some of these issues that you've had as a team Well, yeah, I think everybody has uh Throughout the league is trying to work out the kinks and figure out their lineups and rotations and stuff and There's no we're no different and I think moving forward. I mean we will always um make adjustments and and You know try to get better every single day. That's always been the goal and try not to worry too much about the future Just focus on what's in front of us today Malika Andrews with espn Hey kevin, I I know you will don't want to get into things until they are official But looking past looking into the past. What was it like to play with james? What do you remember about him as a teammate because you have played together? It was fun Alex shiffer with the athletic Okay, what do you think of reggie perry's game? He got an extended run with you guys. I think he started out four for four Yeah, love what reggie bought today. Um, you got a dog over there and julius randall who we just we told him to just guard up We're not gonna send too much help and I think he did a solid job We're just putting the body in front of him and also rebound the ball and finishing around the rim He hit three tonight, too. So you know reggie um You know plays like a season vetted almost it feels like um, but he still learned every single day But he has that toughness that's going to allow him to go out there and make good plays when he's on the floor christian winfield with the new york daily news Hey kevin given the history between the nets and the nix does does this win have any different feeling? In terms of just the rivalry standpoint and since there's no fans Did that kind of just take away from the experience of what it's like to play at the garden? Most definitely i mean having no fans in these arenas are taking away the whole mba experience for sure, but uh the mecca basketball You know the gardening for them to have not to have fans and especially with this rivalry and how much tension between both teams You know amongst both teams fan bases, you know Definitely missed the fans out there tonight And i'm sure they would have gave them an extra push as they would try to get back into the game But you know down the line I know these battles are going to be tough no matter what each team's record is It's just the fact that You know it's about new york city right now, you know brooklyn nesson in new york nix is always going to be a good draw so Uh, it's a good stuff for us and you know, we know this team but the nix is going to come back even better next game bruce beck with mbc sports Kevin you've had a laser focus since game one Is it about being healthy? Is it about being a professional? Is it about just winning? How how would you describe that? Oh, just trying to be the best. I can't each possession and each rep You know, i've been always trying to take that approach as a pro and Uh, you know and then you got guys around you who had who have that same approach and love for the game and just You know it's making me better and uh, hopefully i'm rubbing off of my teammates. Well Thanks so much. Kevin. We appreciate it