"Certain things you don't say to another man": Bruce Brown thinks Kevin Durant crossed a line in major altercation, Rockets star responds

Things got heated between former teammates Bruce Brown Jr. and Kevin Durant during Saturday's Denver Nuggets-Houston Rockets game. Brown thought that Durant crossed the line during their altercation, while the Rockets star dropped a strong response.

In his postgame press conference, Brown discussed what happened between him and KD in the third quarter. They appeared to be talking trash at first, but things became intense with shouting and finger-pointing.

"It’s been cool, but I think it’s been cut slow now," Brown said, according to Basket News. "After tonight, some words were said that were a little disrespectful. So I can’t wait to see him next time. ... As a man, there are certain things you don't say to another man."

Bruce Brown Jr.'s postgame comments quickly reached Kevin Durant, who promptly responded with some ferociousness. Durant said that he almost thought about crossing the line because there was "no love" between him and his former teammate.

"I definitely wanted to cross the line tonight, that's basketball," Durant said, according to Sports Illustrated. "It's in between the lines, ain't no respect, ain't no love, nothing. ... Some people can talk and play, some people can't. I had to learn how to talk and play as a player. I think Bruce is probably learning the same thing."

Durant and Brown were teammates for two seasons with the Brooklyn Nets. Saturday's incident was also not the first time the two had an altercation. During the 2023 Western Conference Semifinals between the Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns, they had to be separated by coaches and teammates.

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Kevin Durant gets last laugh as Rockets beat Nuggets

Kevin Durant gets last laugh as Rockets beat Nuggets. (Photo: IMAGN)

While the game was close when Kevin Durant had an altercation with Bruce Brown Jr., things went south for the Denver Nuggets. The Houston Rockets went on a 13-2 run to end the third quarter. They dominated the rest of the way to earn a 115-101 win.

Kevin Durant led the way with 32 points, six rebounds and five assists, while Reed Sheppard had 28 points, six assists, three steals and two blocks off the bench. Jabari Smith Jr. added 22 points and 10 rebounds, while Amen Thompson had 16 points, four rebounds, six assists, two steals and two blocks.

On the other hand, Brown finished with 12 points and 12 rebounds, while Nikola Jokic was limited to just 25 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Jamal Murray only scored 16 points on 13 shots, with seven assists.