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Flashback Friday: Kevin Johnson Duels Magic Johnson

On February 16, 1989 the Phoenix Suns faced off against their arch-rival Los Angeles Lakers, in one of the best performances of Kevin Johnson’s career.

Johnson finished the game with 30 points and 21 assists. Unfortunately, the Suns lost the game 134-122. Even though the Phoenix could not manage to come out on top, KJ’s performance,is undoubtedly one of the best individual performances by a Suns player in franchise history. With this game Johnson is one of only three NBA players in NBA history to have scored 30 points in a game and dished out 20 assists.