Kevin Durant Hits Game-Winning Three From Somewhere Near Tulsa

by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Dec 30, 2011 9:15 AM CST in News

So, apparently Kevin Durant > Vince Carter. Now, that might not exactly seem like a revelation given Carter's, ahem, reputation, but the cold-blooded former Longhorn made it clearer than ever on Thursday evening. While the Baylor Bears were busy running through, around, other, under, and across Washington, Durant decided to steal what had just set up as a big moment for the artist formerly known as Vinsanity.

Carter took a pass from Dirk Nowitzki and hit a three-pointer with 1.4 seconds remaining that gave Dallas a one-point lead. But Durant took the inbounds pass and without needing to square his shoulders or shoot with any particular balance, nailed the game-winning three pointer to secure the victory and grab 30 points on the evening.

Kevin Durant Game Winner Against The Dallas Mavericks (via ps3entertainer)

Since it is the Holiday season, it seems only fitting to note that Durant is the gift to Longhorn basketball fans that just keeps giving. Meanwhile, the Thunder continue to emerge as one of the most exciting teams in the NBA, as long as Russell Westbrook doesn't ruin things.

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Tough loss being a Mavs fan, but..

If I want anyone to beat us on a buzzer-beater it is KD! So fortunate to have had him play for UT bball (albeit for one year). Hook ’Em

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by BONation11 on Dec 30, 2011 9:28 AM CST reply actions

My thoughts exactly

Wish I’d been watching that instead of that ridiculous Alamo Bowl, where neither defense showed up. That Washington D-line was holier than the Pope on Christmas.

by NYCHorn on Dec 30, 2011 9:58 AM CST up reply actions

Was watching ESPN

with no sound. Looked up and saw the highlight. didn’t even know who it was, I just thought " what a hell of a great shot, turned the volume up, and low and behold it was KD.

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by ouALWAYSsux on Dec 30, 2011 9:55 AM CST reply actions

Damn he’s good.

Screw him for beating the Mavs, but still.

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by HawkeyedFrog on Dec 30, 2011 10:01 AM CST reply actions

Best Texas basketball player ever

Man I wish he woulda stayed 3/4 years.

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by dukeoforange on Dec 30, 2011 10:07 AM CST reply actions

Boo.

by Hopkins Horn on Dec 30, 2011 12:35 PM CST reply actions

Westbrook for Chris Paul

Straight up?

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by Caradoc on Dec 30, 2011 1:11 PM CST reply actions

There's some talk of Westbrook for Steph Curry.

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by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Dec 30, 2011 1:49 PM CST up reply actions

That would be awesome. Westbrook and Monta Ellis would get into a fight before the All-Star break.

Chris Paul best PG in the league bar none, D. Rose included.

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by 2Cor12:9 on Dec 30, 2011 2:09 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

Curry isn't great on D, and needs the ball a lot

I would rather have Westbrook. Defense is 50% of the game.

I know there are rumors, but is there any real evidence of a problem between Durant and Westbrook? Something beyond guys getting into an argument from time to time? Because that isn’t really a big deal. It happens.

Westbrook seems like a pretty intense dude. As is KD. There are bound to be some arguments.

Don’t buy into the Bill Simmons alpha-dog crap. Seriously. Just ignore it. It is made up. There are a lot of NBA championships that have been won with teams consisting of multiple “alpha-dog” types. 2008 Celtics, 2006 Heat, early 2000s Lakers, 1980s Lakers, 1971 Bucks, 1960s Celtics… Simmons rationalizes these things by assigning his alpha-dog after the fact. If the Heat win a championship, he will rationalize that as well.

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by Reggieball on Dec 30, 2011 2:39 PM CST up reply actions

I think Simmons has already assigned "alpha dog" status to Wade

And claims Lebron is playing second fiddle. It’s silliness; I mean, did he see the plays they were making in the opener against Dallas? That was just two transcendent players getting better in the offseason together and playing great basketball, not one guy being the “alpha dog.” This was the season I thought they’d win the title (I actually didn’t expect them to even make the Finals last year), and it looks like they’re on the right track from the early going.

It’s one of his dumber theories, but gives him fodder to speculate over like this Westbrook and Durant thing, which is overblown.

by TheElusiveShadow on Dec 30, 2011 3:30 PM CST up reply actions

Westbrook for Paul=NBA contenders right now

Westbrook is not a real PG as talented as he is and that is what the Thunder truly need. Until they get one, there are gonna be a handful of games where Westbrook is gonna cost them a win due to the massive cold streak he occasionally finds himself in. I also have to question his maturity when he is seen on national TV bickering with KD. I mean, it’s KD dude, you aint winning that argument.

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by dukeoforange on Dec 30, 2011 2:34 PM CST up reply actions

Westbrook vs KD is a media fantasy.

Agree with Reggieball. There’s no evidence of any real friction between the two. By all accounts from inside, they argue the way the entire team argues. It’s a group of young guys who want to be great, and are pushing each other to get there. IMO, the entertainment-sports-media wants this to be a Kobe-Shaq situation purely for the added interest. I don’t buy it.

I like Westbrook. If Presti/Brooks decide to bring someone else in, I’ll trust their judgement.

Love this: “Since it is the Holiday season, it seems only fitting to note that Durant is the gift to Longhorn basketball fans that just keeps giving.” Nice job GoBR.

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by txTDM on Dec 31, 2011 5:51 PM CST reply actions