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The Thunder evened the WCF series with the Spurs at 2-2, and we head to the pivotal game 5. Here is how each player performed!
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KEVIN DURANT | GRADE | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | BL | ST | TO | +/- |
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(Game stats) | 42 | 31 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | +14 | |
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Kevin Durant had his best game of the series in game four. He shot the ball efficiently and made seven-consecutive shots in the first half that helped give the Thunder a big first-half lead. I also love that Durant had no turnovers against Kawhi Leonard, which is a pesky defender. | |||||||
ALEX | ![]() |
The tandem of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook worked absolutely, insanely, and incredibly phenomenal Tuesday night, combining for a crazy-high 71 points of the Thunder's 105 points, 31 of those going to the NBA MVP. Those two were great on both sides of the ball. Durant, though, shot lights out in the first half, and it was just flat-out fun to watch. |
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RUSSELL WESTBROOK | GRADE | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | BL | ST | TO | +/- |
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(Game stats) | 46 | 40 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 3 | +11 | |
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There's Michael Jordan, and then there's Russell Westbrook. Before you start thinking I'm crazy, those are just the only two players in playoffs history that have had 40 points, 10 assists, and 5 steals in a game (not to mention an additional 5 boards to boot). That's pretty good company, right? That's two straight games that Westbrook has dominated Tony Parker, all the Thunder need is two more of those, and they might just be headed to another NBA Finals. | |||||||
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Mr. Westbrook went OFF. The aggression was high until the final buzzer sounded, and it showed. With 40 points and 10 assists, you cannot help but say, "Woah!" If you're Kevin Durant, though, you could be saying, "You looked like the real MVP!" |
SERGE IBAKA | GRADE | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | BL | ST | TO | +/- |
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(Game Stats) | 35 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +11 | |
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Second game back for Serge Ibaka and although he wasn't as good as he was in the game three, he was still pretty good. He sent back 3 blocks and caused more Spurs players to pump fake in the lane then the first three games combined. I just hope his calf can hold up for the rest of the series. | |||||||
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It is so very nice to have the shot-blocking Serge Ibaka back in the starting lineup for the Thunder, and it showed yet again on Tuesday. With three blocks, along with eight boards and nine points, it just shows how much of a difference maker Ibaka is. |
DEREK FISHER | GRADE | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | BL | ST | TO | +/- |
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(Game Stats) | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | |
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You know it's the Thunder's night when Derek Fisher takes and hits a three late in the fourth quarter and Reggie Miller says "why not?" I don't know why I found that so funny. Fish did make 1 more three-pointer last night than the Knicks made all post-season, though. | |||||||
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Fish provided his sub-10 minutes from the bench, and did what he needed to do on both sides of the ball. No issue from a veteran there! |
TEAM GRADE | GRADE | FG% | 3P% | AST | REB | BL | ST | TO |
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(Advanced Stats) | 48.7 | 43.8 | 22 | 42 | 8 | 12 | 7 | |
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Another amazing performance by OKC with their backs against the wall. They played like a way more athletic version of the Spurs, and that's the best compliment anyone can get. They only turned the ball over 7 times with 22 assists. They shot the three-pointer extremely well and were at 50% shooting for most of the game. KD and Westbrook are starting to click like they did | ||||||
ALEX | ![]() |
All in all, that was some of the best Thunder basketball in a long time. Yeah, there were some unpleasant mistakes here-and there, but the team played really, really well. It was fun to watch. |
*All player images via US Presswire
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