5 highest scoring games of Kevin Durant's Playoff career

2018 NBA Finals - Game Three
Kevin Durant erupted for 43 points in Game 3 of the 2018 NBA Finals

#4 41 vs Denver Nuggets, Game 1, NBA 2011(First round)

Denver Nuggets v Oklahoma City Thunder - Game One
Denver Nuggets v Oklahoma City Thunder - Game One

Stat line: 41 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal on 59.1% shooting and 3-of-6 on 3s

The Oklahoma City Thunder were playing against the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the 2011 Playoffs. The Thunder had the home court advantage over Denver, thus starting the series with game 1 at home.

Both Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant went off in this game as they beat Denver Nuggets 107-103 and jumped to an early lead 1-0 in the series. Westbrook had 31 points while Durant had 41 points and shot 13-22 on a 59 percentage shooting from the field. He also had 9 rebounds and 2 assists.

This was the second time in his career that Durant reached playoffs. The Oklahoma City Thunder defended their home court by winning the game 2 as well with Kevin Durant again be spectacular.

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