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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 25: Russell Westbrook #4 of the Denver Nuggets hits a shot past Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half of an NBA game at Footprint Center on December 25, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTICE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that by downloading and or using this photograph, User consents to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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For the first time in their long careers, Kevin Durant and Russell Wilson met each other on Christmas Day.

The former teammates represented the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets, respectively, in the final game on the Christmas list. As expected, the game was intense and competitive.

The two spent eight seasons with the Oklahoma State Warriors and reached the 2011-12 NBA Finals with the team. They have not been teammates since then, but have clashed as division rivals several times.

In the first half, Durant had 14 points, five assists and three rebounds, shooting 5-of-14. Westbrook came off the bench and had nine points, three rebounds and an assist on 4-of-9 shooting.

Fans took to social media to praise the matchup, expressing excitement at the matchup and praising the two for playing hard against each other.

08-17 Russ fan @TheWestbrookEra

Russ vs KD to end the night. This is the main event we’ve all been waiting for.

E @EasyE65

There is something poetic about Russ blowing off KD like that lol

D @Loading813

Want to see a KD 40 ball and a Russ Triple Double to close out the night.

Brendon Klein @BrendonKleen14

No one in the world denies mail access to KD like Russ
Love watching the two compete

Stephen B. Smith @Whaleboy21

Russ vs kd hoops is so funny man

Derek Bills @DBillss24

Russ attacks KD >>

Magna Carter @James Posey 3

Russ becomes his old self every time he plays KD lol

zoo @zoobyqr

russ & kd always going at it is special

Phoenix went into halftime with a 58-56 lead over the Nuggets and hopes to improve to 15-14 on the season.

This is the second of four matchups between the two teams, with the next one not coming until February 8th.