WCF Game 5 OKC vs Dallas Sponsored by Dirk's Jumpshot

[100%duncan]

Dallas wins by 10 or more :hat

[stretch]

Yeah I have a feeling Dallas is going to go up pretty big at some point in this game. OKC tries to make a bit of a comeback, but Terry and Dirk decide they have had enough and put the game away.

Mavs 104
OKC 87

[shelshor]

http://www.nba.com/news/referee.html
Referee Assignments
Wed. May 25
Oklahoma City @ Dallas: Monty McCutchen; Jason Phillips; Derrick Stafford
Alternate: Bill Kennedy

[100%duncan]

Yeah I have a feeling Dallas is going to go up pretty big at some point in this game. OKC tries to make a bit of a comeback, but Terry and Dirk decide they have had enough and put the game away.

Mavs 104
OKC 87

I really hope the game ends like that would give dallas more confidence in beating the heat

[100%duncan]

shoutouts to NJS's dream finals btw

[TampaDude]

Blowout win for the Mavs.

[Venti Quattro]

Close Dallas win. Oklahoma's going to come with everything they got, even the refs

[Giuseppe]

One time, OKC. One time for Pappy.

[Texas Chili Dog]

End of 1st:

Thunder 21
Mavs 25


Halftime:

Thunder 49
Mavs 51


End of 3rd:

Thunder 78
Mavs 73


5 minutes left:

Thunder 97
Mavs 80





Final:

Thunder 99
Mavs 104

[badfish22]

mmm mmm good

[Red Hawk #21]

Mavs aren't blowing the Thunder out imho, it will be a hard fought game but at the end Dallas will win and get to celebrate their Finals berth in front of their fans.

[lefty]

By the way, Mike Brown should be on ESPN tonight during the halftime show

[Killakobe81]

Dallas wins by 10 or more :hat

Best thread title for a gameday thread so far. Not funny but soo apropos ...

Mavs by 12 ...

[Spurs da champs]

OKC is gonna make a game of it, but Westbrook is gonna shoot them out of it.

[Killakobe81]

I say close game for a half, Mavs pull away in the third ...

[dirk4mvp]

Closeout game? O/U on NewJerSpur starts at 85.

[Budkin]

Mavs by 20+. The Thunder are finished.

[NewJerSpur]

Sink or swim for OKC.....championship resolve required. Let's go!!

[DPG21920]

Mavs take them down here IMO. Too much on the line to lose focus now.

[Killakobe81]

idk but spur fan needs to quit creating the game threads because you have no voice here. this is the WCF MAVS vs THUNDER.

LOL you have earned that right TC, no doubt about it.

Let us proceed ...

[resistanze]

Tyson coming out aggressive, Ghazi would be proud.

[NewJerSpur]

Why defend Stevenson so aggressively to start?

[Spurs da champs]

Thunder are so typical.

[resistanze]

Oh GTFO here Dirk.

[Killakobe81]

Well maybe 12 is conservative ... LOL

[NewJerSpur]

Durant had a shot if he didn't defer to Serge. WESTBROOK!

[Spurs da champs]

Westbrook doing what he needs to do.

[NewJerSpur]

I'll deal with the basket from Chandler, but it's good to see Perk finally getting a body on Chandler rather than just letting him slip for an easy alleyoop at the rim.

[ElNono]

lol KD pulling his signature move early

[resistanze]

:lol Tyson

[NewJerSpur]

Calm down Perk, calm down.

[Spurs da champs]

Fucking flop!

[dirk4mvp]

Dirk has initiated rape mode. Don't get too mad.

[sefant77]

Ibaka toasted again

[Red Hawk #21]

Dirk absolutely just schooled Ibaka.

[NewJerSpur]

Westbrook looks calm and composed to start, hopefully he keeps it up. More Durant on the block, less Perk please. Nice move by Dirk.

[Budkin]

lol Ibaka... that's some D.

[Spurs da champs]

Westbrook looks calm and composed to start, hopefully he keeps it up. More Durant on the block, less Perk please. Nice move by Dirk.

Durant still has yet to develop a post game.

[HarlemHeat37]

Ugh, I have to cheer for Acne tonight..

[NewJerSpur]

Durant still has yet to develop a post game.

He shot some nice fadeaways when he got off to the hot start in the last game on Marion that got him and the team going. Still a work in progress, but definitely a better option than Perk down there right now.

[Spurs da champs]

Durant fucking choking come on now!

[Killakobe81]

Durant fucking choking come on now!

You mean someone besides Russ, deserves some blame? Imagine that ...

[NewJerSpur]

Kdddddd333333!!!

[HarlemHeat37]

Durant has yet to develop a lot of aspects of his game, not just the post..

- Passing..
- Off the dribble offense against quick defenders..
- Mental toughness..
- Leadership..
- Consistent defense..
- Clear skin..

[Spurs da champs]

You mean someone besides Russ, deserves some blame? Imagine that ...

Hell yeah Durant in crunch time has been shit in the PO's.

[Killakobe81]

Russ playing soo hard!

[Spurs da champs]

Durant has yet to develop a lot of aspects of his game, not just the post..

- Passing..
- Off the dribble offense against quick defenders..
- Mental toughness..
- Leadership..
- Consistent defense..
- Clear skin..

lol Imagine him in a couple of years, scary good.

[resistanze]

Dallas missing a shitload of gimmies.

[Killakobe81]

Durant has yet to develop a lot of aspects of his game, not just the post..

- Passing..
- Off the dribble offense against quick defenders..
- Mental toughness..
- Leadership..
- Consistent defense..
- Clear skin..

What did Durant do to get under your clear skin ...Harlem?

[NewJerSpur]

Go to work Russ.

[InRareForm]

Brooks keeping in Perkins still lol

[resistanze]

Turtle Head with the goods.

[NewJerSpur]

Serge has to put that down.

[Spurs da champs]

where the fuck is everybody else on that fastbreak!? then a idiotic defensive mistake I swear these dudes are fucking up!

[NewJerSpur]

Hardeeeeeeeen!!

[Red Hawk #21]

Dallas needs to make the easy shots they get, and rebound.

[Amarelooms]

Why are these idiots trying....stupid Oklahoma....LAY DOWN AND DIE

:elephant

[NewJerSpur]

Harden, the best lefty at milking the PnR since Manu.

[NewJerSpur]

Westbrook putting Haywood on skates.

[Killakobe81]

Westbrook quieting his detractors for the moment ...

[Killakobe81]

Harden, the best lefty at milking the PnR since Manu.

good observation, I agree. At least, since Manu was at his peak ...

[NewJerSpur]

I'll give Barea that shot rather than having him rip through the lane:

1) Get a layup
2) Draw a foul
3) Get a team-energizing assist

[Killakobe81]

Where was this in OKC? When the series was NOT over?

[Spurs da champs]

bad call.

[Brazil]

Harden with the bulls would be scary, he is all what the bulls need.

[NewJerSpur]

good observation, I agree. At least, since Manu was at his peak ...

I think they're grooming him for the "Manu point-forward" role moving forward.

[NewJerSpur]

Haywood getting owned on the PnR failure to switch by Harden.

[InRareForm]

Waiting for the inevitable 14-0 Mavs Run, I think it's coming in the 2nd quarter

[LakerHater]

Collison...WTF?!?!?

[Spurs da champs]

lol Collison, wtf?

[Red Hawk #21]

lol collison

[Spurs da champs]

just like manu reckless!

[NewJerSpur]

Looked like Barea got fouled.

[dirk4mvp]

Does Harden act this big of a faggot all the time?

[LakerHater]

:lol Trying to sell a flagrant!

[NewJerSpur]

Dirk continues to bring the ball low on Collison who's LOOKING to swipe at the ball. Interesting.

[Spurs da champs]

fucking hick ass mavs fans complaining!

[NewJerSpur]

Serge!!

[NewJerSpur]

Maaaaaaaaayyyynooooooooooooorrrrr!!!

[Red Hawk #21]

lol barea

[Spurs da champs]

Maynor!

[noob cake]

Harden and Maynor are both better point guards than Westbrick

[Killakobe81]

good game, so far.

[HarlemHeat37]

:lol Ghazi looks worried..

[NewJerSpur]

"3 the HARDen way"

-M. Jackson

[LakerHater]

Hopefully the Thunder call play this way all 4 Periods!

[NewJerSpur]

Great recovery by Chandler.

[NewJerSpur]

"You reach, I teach son"

-Kevin Durant

[LakerHater]

Durant missin freebies?!?

[NewJerSpur]

MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYNOOOOOOOOOOOORRRR.............. ..for 3.

[InRareForm]

Dirk efficiency

[Killakobe81]

Dirk best shooting season ever continues ...

[Killakobe81]

wow, JJB ...

[LakerHater]

JJ makin Maynor look like a fool!!

[dirk4mvp]

the subtle goods by the refs. Give Tyson that 3rd foul :tu

[Red Hawk #21]

If the Mavs could rebound they'd be kicking the Thunder's asses right now, but they can't.

[dmavs41]

lol @ maynor

[NewJerSpur]

Maynor's going to have to give Barea more space, even if he starts making a couple of jumpers. Tough for the bigs to help at the rim when Dirk is drawing them away. JJ's ballin'.

[Amarelooms]

Fuckin refs....taking Chandler out the game...Haywood gonna let the lead go back up...he sucks....bring in the damn spurs center

:elephant

[Jodelo]

Of course the refs want to get Chandler out of there, can´t give a foul against Durant, against the rules!

[Killakobe81]

shotclock violation?

[NewJerSpur]

Don't know how the hell that wasn't going back the other way for an OKC fastbreak.....looseballs.

[NewJerSpur]

Poster.

[LakerHater]

OH SHIT Haywood!

[LakerHater]

Harden!

[Red Hawk #21]

Harden is really hurting the Mavs tbh

[Killakobe81]

the beard showing the world why OKC lost Game 4 ...


LOL Haywood's defense ...

[NewJerSpur]

James Harden going mini Manu out this mofo. Me likey. :hat

[BUMP'S LEFT FOOT]

wn Mar, the super predictable shitty post game goods :tu

[dmavs41]

lol haywood

[NewJerSpur]

Looked like Dirk got hit.

[LakerHater]

WoW, poor block out!

[Killakobe81]

Marion doing work ...

Russ playing real well ...

[LakerHater]

Marion's got some ugly shit!

[Killakobe81]

great pass by Kidd 2 terry ... Jet money when open

[NewJerSpur]

Kidd always keeps his eyes up looking for a dime.....he had a layup (probably should've taken) and a jumper (contested) and eventually got it to the open man. Hats off.

[Amarelooms]

Keep letting Westbrook shoot jumpers...STOP HARDEN ALREAY...DAMN IT

:elephant

[Amarelooms]

Kidd always keeps his eyes up looking for a dime.....he had a layup (probably should've taken) and a jumper (contested) and eventually got it to the open man. Hats off.

He hurts you on offense...like playing 4 on 5.....take a free throw jumper every now and then YOU IDIOT. PRACTICE THAT SHIT

:elephant

[LakerHater]

Mavs hav noone to stay in front of Westbrook & he chunks!!

[100%duncan]

Best thread title for a gameday thread so far. Not funny but soo apropos ...

Mavs by 12 ...

:toast

[davethedope]

Mavs fans, I feel your hatred for Harden.

[NewJerSpur]

He hurts you on offense...like playing 4 on 5.....take a free throw jumper every now and then YOU IDIOT. PRACTICE THAT SHIT

:elephant

I do agree he needs to take the easier shots more often than not, but at least if there's a guy open there's a goodchance he'll find'em.

[NewJerSpur]

Looked like Westbrook got fouled.

[LakerHater]

Man, good 1st half!!

Keep it up OKC!

[100%duncan]

If OKC just had a decent point guard 8ppg 7apg 3rpg then this woudve been 2-2

[Amarelooms]

Looked like Westbrook got fouled.

lol shut up dummy...looks like you're an idiot son

:elephant

[Killakobe81]

If OKC just had a decent point guard 8ppg 7apg 3rpg then this woudve been 2-2

if durant had shown up in 1st half of Game 3 ...same thing.

[Dirk´s tounge]

While scoring, JJ still hurts the Mavs by taking away shots from Dirk.

4 more shots than our franchise player? Unacceptable!

[NewJerSpur]

I like Westbrook's defense early on Kidd (some of the chances he doesn't need to take like an overly aggressive corner/safety in the open field, but rather him be aggressive than not if i'm the Thunder) and overall his shot selection has been good with the exception of a fadeaway and an ill-advised 3. A few shots rolled out but were from around the FT line.....as long as he squares up when he shoots them I'll live with it.

I like Brooks' change in rotation with more Harden early which ensures he doesn't leave maynor in the cold like the last game.

I expect Dallas to pick up their intensity as they begin to sense what's at stake and OKC has to be ready for the serge (no pun intended).

[100%duncan]

if durant had shown up in 1st half of Game 3 ...same thing.

yeah but if they had a decent pg they have a chance to go as far as the finals but with westbrook as their main "pg"? no chance

[Killakobe81]

While scoring, JJ still hurts the Mavs by taking away shots from Dirk.

4 more shots than our franchise player? Unacceptable!

smart man, i agree 100%

[NewJerSpur]

lol shut up dummy...looks like you're an idiot son

:elephant

Fred Sanford in the house tonight. :lol

[HornetLoveJones]

6-15 for Westbrook

7 shots for Durant

let's see if that trend keeps up

[resistanze]

GOD DAMN Mike Brown has a large mouth.

[davethedope]

While scoring, JJ still hurts the Mavs by taking away shots from Dirk.

4 more shots than our franchise player? Unacceptable!

I disagree. You have to give the defense other looks, and he's scoring
layups. Dirk's jumper is nice but it's not a layup.

[Killakobe81]

I disagree. You have to give the defense other looks, and he's scoring
layups. Dirk's jumper is nice but it's not a layup.

This playoffs Dirk's jumper is almost as money as a lay-up ...plus some of JJB's are contested.

[davethedope]

This playoffs Dirk's jumper is almost as money as a lay-up ...plus some of JJB's are contested.

I said Dirk's J is nice, but JJ is blowing past guys making layups
or kicking it out to Dirk. Layups are still layups my man.

[InRareForm]

"Kobe and I have exchanged Texas"

coach |Brown

[Killakobe81]

Plus, going to Dirk gets the OKC bigs in foul trouble JJB torching Maynor does not ...

[davethedope]

There's time for all that. I didn't say JJ should be doing this 3 min left 4th quarter.
To close out the 2nd he did the trick.

[NewJerSpur]

Game on.

[100%duncan]

If OKC doesn't come up big early in the 3rd this is going to be a BLOWOUT

[Killakobe81]

Not very inspiring stuf From Brooks TBH ...maybe he knows what is coming ...


Dirk going to work!

[Dirk´s tounge]

JJ is spotting the worst +/- of the team...that's no coincidence.

[NewJerSpur]

If OKC doesn't come up big early in the 3rd this is going to be a BLOWOUT

So what you're saying is, there's a chance? :p::toast

[NewJerSpur]

Bad shot.

[Killakobe81]

Im like JVG, as much as I like Russ, KD and Ibaka ... Harden has moved up my charts.

I saw him some in college and he was good but he is even a better play-maker now. No way would i take Steph Curry, tyreke etc over Harden right now ...

[NewJerSpur]

Dallas defense clamping down, ball has to be spread out.

[Killakobe81]

Dirk.
Like i said, even though JJB is driving hard there is no way (havent looked at the stats) that Barea is shooting a better FG% then Dirk is, even though dirk is shooting jumpers and JJB is driving primarily.

[100%duncan]

I hope westbrook gets traded in the offseason because I really want this Thunder team to be successful and they can't do it with him

[Mav-elous Man]

GOD DAMN Mike Brown has a large mouth.

I was thinking the same thing.

[100%duncan]

So what you're saying is, there's a chance? :p::toast

there's always a chance brother but my prediction is that dallas wins by 10 or more :toast

[100%duncan]

bad foul good call

[lefty]

Ibaka cruful

[LakerHater]

WoW, foul @ shot clock??!

[NewJerSpur]

Chandler looking like Ibaka was gutting him, lol.

[davethedope]

there's very little penetration in the kidd sets. How many threes are they gonna chuck
and miss this quarter?

[NewJerSpur]

Collison baby.

[100%duncan]

WoW, foul @ shot clock??!

thanks for the gif btw :toast

[resistanze]

Stevenson is terrible.

[LakerHater]

Collison with energy!!

[redzero]

Nick Collison just outworked Dirk.

[100%duncan]

poor poor shot

[LakerHater]

thanks for the gif btw :toast
Oh that was it? ...Awesome!

[Killakobe81]

LOL Durant, but my guess someone will blame Russ for that miss as well ...

[NewJerSpur]

Why defend Stevenson that hard coming off of a screen when he hasn't made a shot yet?

[100%duncan]

Oh that was it? ...Awesome!

yeap, I thought it would look cool in a sig so I asked for it, love the circus shots of dirk :lol

[Killakobe81]

Why defend Stevenson that hard coming off of a screen when he hasn't made a shot yet?

I know, pet peeve of mine. I hate when the Lakers do the same thing. it's great to play hard, but you have to be smart too ...

[100%duncan]

I know, pet peeve of mine. I hate when the Lakers do the same thing. it's great to play hard, but you have to be smart too ...

word

[dmavs41]

durant playing god awful tonight lol

[NewJerSpur]

I know, pet peeve of mine. I hate when the Lakers do the same thing. it's great to play hard, but you have to be smart too ...

:tu

Dammit Perk!!

[Red Hawk #21]

Both the Thunder and Mavs are playing sloppy.

[Dirk´s tounge]

It would be really swell if we could get the ball to our best player.

[Killakobe81]

When Mavs put OKC out of their misery in order blame should be:

1. Russ's TO's
2. Durant not showing up big after Game 1
3. Brook's coaching ...
4. Harden's foul trouble in Game 4

[100%duncan]

If durant continues playing like this, expect westbrook to chuck up shot like he has never done it before

[Mav-elous Man]

Waiting on the Mavs to turn it up and put this away bcuz right now they are bullshitting..

[100%duncan]

haywood is actually playing great than I expected him to be, he really sucked in game 2

[LakerHater]

nice play!

[NewJerSpur]

LOL @ Haywood's extended follow-through after making 2 straight, lol.

WESTBROOK!! Nice dime KD.

[DPG21920]

Durant is just playing terrible. He has a ton of talent and is a very good player, but he has a lot to work on from an all around game standpoint.

[NewJerSpur]

Perk in the post does no one any good.

[100%duncan]

Peja Bomb

[LakerHater]

Westbrook hasta take it to that 38 yr old!!

[resistanze]

Westbrick :lmao

Fucking scrub.

[100%duncan]

what the fuck westbrook?

[dirk4mvp]

Westbrook is mad.

[Banzai]

lol Westfuck.

[Red Hawk #21]

Westbrick is a real moron.

[Axe Murderer]

:lmao faggot Westbrook

[Killakobe81]

Can't defend that ... dude has anger issues. Still love the kid's heart but his IQ is shaky right now ...

[LakerHater]

WTF, Westbrook showin his age!?!?!??

[NewJerSpur]

Calm down young Thunder, don't want the game to turn here. I know you're trying to save him for the 4th but you need to get Harden in there to settle things down Brooks.

[Axe Murderer]

LakerHater!

[resistanze]

faggot
Don't use that word :depressed

[DPG21920]

Westbrook has acted like a clown this series. Just really immature (I guess it's expected from someone his age). He doesn't look at his teammates in huddles, stares off when people talk and is emotionally drunk.

He too has so much work to do, not only on his game, but his mind. That's if he wants to be better than he already is, which is very good.

[100%duncan]

lol if westbrook has 1 more he'll be suspended for 1 game but it's not happening because the mavs smell blood

[Banzai]

http://www.random-good-stuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/gay%20glare.gif

[4>0rings]

http://www.random-good-stuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/gay%20glare.gif
:lol

[NewJerSpur]

Westbrook has acted like a clown this series. Just really immature (I guess it's expected from someone his age). He doesn't look at his teammates in huddles, stares off when people talk and is emotionally drunk.

He too has so much work to do, not only on his game, but his mind. That's if he wants to be better than he already is, which is very good.

Agreed, also doing the "6-shooter" prematurely has rubbed me the wrong way, but he has some growing to do. Same with Durant's overall game.

[Killakobe81]

Westbrook has acted like a clown this series. Just really immature (I guess it's expected from someone his age). He doesn't look at his teammates in huddles, stares off when people talk and is emotionally drunk.

He too has so much work to do, not only on his game, but his mind. That's if he wants to be better than he already is, which is very good.

EXCELLENT FAIR POST, DPG.

It's amazing how solid you are when you are not trolling or bashing ... LOL

[redzero]

What was Westbrook doing?

[100%duncan]

how can durant be so awful

[NewJerSpur]

Kdddddddddd333333333!!

[HornetLoveJones]

Don't use that word :depressed

http://www.terezowens.com/images/joakim.gif

[Killakobe81]

Durant makes that, but misses a put-back ...

[100%duncan]

bad shot by kidd

[resistanze]

Kidd forgot who he was for a second.

[DPG21920]

This is unsubstantiated, but the way Durant is playing is like he knows mentally he can have the "young" excuse. He is not playing like a superstar from an engagement standpoint.

[DPG21920]

:lol Teabagged.

[Killakobe81]

Collison has also moved up my charts I would rank him with Odom and most of the other top bench "bigs"


Spurfan imagine him next to Tim Duncan ...

[NewJerSpur]

Haywood still getting owned in the paint.

[DPG21920]

Collison is playing very well and many of us have talked about the Spurs trading for him, but he has no where near the talent of Odom. But he is a great guy to have on your team.

[NewJerSpur]

That's how you get back at Terry Russell, on the defensive end ON THE FLOOR.

[resistanze]

Harden playing with the balls Durant should be playing with.

[LakerHater]

Thats all they gotta do, attack Dallas!!

Dallas dont have the guards to stay in front of Westbrook or Harden!

[100%duncan]

dallas bigs in foul trouble

[Killakobe81]

Harden playing with the balls Durant should be playing with.

truer words have rarely been spoken ...especially on here.

[NewJerSpur]

Harden dropping dimes all over the floor.

[100%duncan]

great move by russ

[LakerHater]

Wayta bail out Dallas refs!

[NewJerSpur]

Do Westbrook/Durant get a rest in the 4th?

[100%duncan]

russ should attack this small ball

[DPG21920]

Harden is playing so well. He is up and down all year, but he has finally shown enough talent to see why they picked him where they did. They went for "fit" when they drafted him, but he looks like a pretty damn solid talent as well.

Like all guys in his realm (J.R. Smith...) it's about growth and consistency.

[LakerHater]

AWESOME Westbrook!!

[resistanze]

truer words have rarely been spoken ...especially on here.

I mean could you imagine Durant playing with the passion and decision making Harden is? They'd be leading this series.

[NewJerSpur]

Westbrook carving up J-Kidd.

[Killakobe81]

Durant called for that, and that was the BEST he could do?

[100%duncan]

durant has no balls now, russell is playing great can't blame him if they lose

[resistanze]

Maybe some time in the gym this summer would build his confidence...:lol

[100%duncan]

Nasty Nasty Dirk!

[LakerHater]

Did he even see the basket?

[Mike Breen]

Ohohohoho!! Dirk....puts it in!!

[sefant77]

They called not a single foul on Collison vs Dirk in this game....freaking joke

[Red Hawk #21]

Mavs better give Dirk the ball everytime down in the 4th.

[NewJerSpur]

Dirk with the momentum killer. Cannot relinquish this lead. Be interesting to see how Brooks handles the rotations down the stretch. He did well in Game 2 but not so great in Game 4 (partly due to Harden fouling out). Big minutes here.

[Killakobe81]

OKC has a shot if KD stops "letting his city down" :lol

[davethedope]

Dirk moves like horse walking on its back legs

[DPG21920]

Ohohohoho!! Dirk....puts it in!!

:lol

[100%duncan]

Did he even see the basket?

that would make a good gif bro :toast

[Killakobe81]

Mavs better give Dirk the ball everytime down in the 4th.

You would think ...

[dirk4mvp]

NewJerSpur I need 32 more posts from you in this thread.

[NewJerSpur]

OKC has a shot if KD stops "letting his city down" :lol

His time now, can't settle for BS fadeaways from around/behind the arc.

[NewJerSpur]

NewJerSpur I need 32 more posts from you in this thread.

I'll do what I can man, I'll do what I can.......no promises though :lol.

[100%duncan]

bad shot

[resistanze]

Westbrick realized he can't shoot. Good for him.

[DPG21920]

That was a foul on KD for sure. Dirk got hit.

[100%duncan]

:lol durant fuck you

[resistanze]

Oh my.

[NewJerSpur]

Weak stuff KD, just weak.

[DPG21920]

Durant, really? Just a tough, tough series for him.