Actually today they proved that they didn't need the service of Durant to beat their closest rival in the west.
They were leading the entire game and the big 3 was hot tonight, they move the ball really well and that makes them a better team compared to the Rockets.
It only snapped Houston's 9 winning streak and GSW avoided a sweep from Houston this season. Cousins played very well with 27 big points to offset Durant's not playing. Although Houston was able to get closed in the dying seconds, they fell short as there was not enough time for a comeback. I disagree though, they need everything they can get specially coming from Durant. They just have enough fire power today to hold on Houston.
But still, if Kevin Durant is in the floor Houston Rockets will no chance with that match or maybe the Rockets will win the match if Kevin Durant is on that game. LMAO
Remember that Suns are in the last seed in West but they beat the Warriors, Bucks and the LA Lakers with more than 5-10 leads. Hopefully, Suns makes playoffs next year.