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Kevin Durant Celebrates With Commanders After Win vs. Lions

The Washington Commanders had a special fan in the locker room after beating the Detroit Lions.

Jeremy Brener

Jan 16, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) takes a free throw during the third quarter against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
Jan 16, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) takes a free throw during the third quarter against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images / Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
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The Washington Commanders are heading to the NFC Championship Game for the first time since 1992 after beating the Detroit Lions 45-31 in their Divisional Round matchup.

Many fans of the team have waited a lifetime to see this moment, and for D.C. native and Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant, he hadn't seen a Washington team this successful since he was three years old.

Durant posed with Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. after their game against the Lions in the locker room.

Durant and the Suns had played against the Detroit Pistons earlier on Saturday, and Durant made his way to Ford Field after a four-point win. Then, he was able to witness a 14-point victory from the Commanders.

In the win, Jayden Daniels threw for 299 yards and two touchdowns while Robinson had 77 yards on the ground and two scores of his own.

Now, Durant will get a chance to see his favorite football team clinch a spot in the Super Bowl as they will play either the Los Angeles Rams or Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday at 3 p.m. ET.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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