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#3 Golden State Warriors vs LA Clippers, 2018
Kevin Durant put in a sublime performance in a losing cause against the LA Clippers in 2018, scoring 33 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and dishing out 10 assists. Durant assumed the role of the team's leading playmaker in Stephen Curry's absence and was well assisted by shooting guard Klay Thompson in the scoring department. Thompson finished the game with 31 points on 13-31 shooting.
However, the LA Clippers were the superior team on the night, and they ended up winning the game due to a team effort. Lou Williams and Montrezl Harrell came off the bench to put up two monstrous performances, scoring 25 and 23 points, respectively. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished the game with 18 points as the LA Clippers completed a statement win.
#2 Golden State Warriors vs Charlotte Hornets, 2017
In a relatively low-scoring game, Kevin Durant delivered big time as the Golden State Warriors beat the minnows Charlotte Hornets 101-87 during the 2017-18 NBA season. He ended the game with a stat-line of 35 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists, apart from blocking 2 shots and committing just 3 turnovers. He shot 13-28 from the field and ended with a plus-minus of +7.
Klay Thompson also played a pivotal role in the win, scoring 22 points on 9-14 shooting, making 57% of his three-point attempts.
#1 Milwaukee Bucks vs Brooklyn Nets, 2021
In perhaps the best performance of his career, Kevin Durant single-handedly willed the Brooklyn Nets to a 114-108 win against the Milwaukee Bucks in a pivotal Eastern Conference semi-finals Game 5. The Nets took a 3-2 lead in the series courtesy of 49 points, 17 rebounds and a 10 assist Kevin Durant performance which saw him play the complete 48 minutes.
The Brooklyn Nets ended up losing the series in 7 games as their injuries caught up to them, but this Game 5 Kevin Durant showing has been etched in NBA history without a sliver of doubt.
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