Long-time Commanders fan Kevin Durant was absolutely ecstatic about the Playoff win vs. Lions

On January 19, 2025By Littum

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant is a native of the Washington, DC metropolitan area, so it’s no surprise that he cheered the Washington Commanders’ victory over the Detroit Lions on Saturday night to advance to the franchise’s first NFC Championship Game in 33 years.

The 45-31 win, in which the Washington defense forced five Detroit turnovers, led the Commanders to pull off the stunning upset over No. 1 seed in the NFC.

Durant was lucky enough to be in the house to witness the victory at Ford Field after the Suns defeated the Detroit Pistons in Detroit earlier in the day on Saturday.

While Durant didn’t appreciate Lions star running back Jahmyr Gibbs mocking his signature pregame dance after a first-half touchdown, the Suns star got the last laugh.

Have a good night Detroit pic.twitter.com/93z6mmvI5v

— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) 19 January 2025

The Commanders will face the winner of Sunday’s game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Los Angeles Rams, and you can count on Durant to be locked into next Sunday’s NFC title game as the Commanders aim to advance to the Super Bowl.