PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns are off to an incredible start thanks to handful of different variables, though the play of superstar forward Kevin Durant has been a massive hand in helping the Suns reach a 8-1 record, tied for first in the Western Conference.

The Suns won a thrilling game by a score of 114-113 to improve to 8-1 in their first nine games of the new season. Via Underdog NBA: "The Suns have now won 6 straight games, each by 6 points or fewer.

Former teammates Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving will face each other Friday when the Phoenix Suns go against the Dallas Mavericks, and the former had

He’s been an elite shot maker for years. It’s just that everyone keeps waiting for Durant to slow down. That day is not yet here.

From Kevin Durant to Jusuf Nurkic to the Suns' two-way players, there's evidence Mike Budenholzer has earned Phoenix's trust.

Ahead of the upcoming game between the Phoenix Suns and the Dallas Mavericks, Kevin Durant lavished praise on his former teammate Kyrie Irving. The Phoenix Suns, currently leading the NBA’s Western Conference with a 7-1 record,

Kyrie Irving had eight points, three assists and two steals while shooting 1/2 from the field in his first nine minutes of playing time. He also made NBA history by moving ahead of Basketball Hall of Famer Steve Nash (17,