Tag Archives: Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant to Russell Westbrook: Instant classic alley-oop

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Patrick Crawley

Full extension. Unbelievable vertical. Perfect acceleration. Powerless defenders. Charisma off the charts. Durant to Westbrook: The best alley-oop we’ve seen all season. Assist, Eye on Basketball.

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Kevin Durant to James Harden: The real Thrilla in Manila

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Patrick Crawley

In a weekend filled with basketball highlights, this was the centerpiece: Kevin Durant’s out of left field, off-the-backboard alley-oop for James Harden in the SMART All-Star vs. PBA All-Star exhibition, which took place in the Philippines on Saturday. To steal … Continue reading →

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Kevin Durant goes ham with off-the-backboard Drew League dunk

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Patrick Crawley

Kevin Durant! So vicious. Somewhere Tracy McGrady is grinning at this one. For those unfamiliar with the Drew League, it’s a competitive summer league based in Los Angeles. Paul Pierce, Baron Davis and Brandon Jennings are among the NBA stars … Continue reading →

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Kevin Durant teaches Brendan Haywood a lesson

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Patrick Crawley

Look, old man. I know what you’re thinking. I’m adept at shooting these Js. I have range that’d make Tiger Woods cry, so I won’t go inside, right? Well you’re dead wrong. I’ve got hops, man. I will lay it … Continue reading →

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5 things to watch for in the 2011 Western Conference Finals

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Patrick Crawley

The Mavericks and Thunder square off Tuesday in what figures to be an enthralling Western Conference Finals. Here are five things to watch for in this series: 1. Dirk being unstoppable Look, Kevin Durant, Derrick Rose, Dwyane Wade and LeBron … Continue reading →

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Russell Westbrook redeems himself with Game 7 triple-double

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Patrick Crawley

Today, redemption is spelled R-u-s-… screw it, you know the rest. Anchorman references aside, Russell Westbrook proved a whole bunch of critics (myself included) wrong Sunday. His 14-point, 14-assist, 10-rebound showing in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals was … Continue reading →

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Russell Westbrook is a ball hog and it’s going to kill the Thunder

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Patrick Crawley

The Grizzlies continued their out-of-nowhere, Drake-like roll Sunday, beating the Thunder 114-101 in Oklahoma City in what everybody expected to be a runaway OKC victory. Zach Randolph had another great night (34 points, 10 rebounds), Marc Gasol had his third … Continue reading →

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Tres Caliente: Durant calls Bosh a ‘fake tough guy,’ Pacers fire O’Brien

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Patrick Crawley

The top 3 stories of the day in the NBA, delivered with Latin flair. Naya Rivera. 1. Kevin Durant and Chris Bosh had an altercation Sunday during the Heat’s 108-103 win over OKC. Bosh took down James Harden with a … Continue reading →

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Highlight of the Night: Emeka Okafor posterizes Kevin Durant

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Patrick Crawley

With all due respect to the trio of game winners tonight, this bang-a-rang from Emeka Okafor was Monday’s most exciting play. Hey, KD. How do you like them apples? Assist, Get Banged On.

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