The Mavs pulled off the biggest NBA playoff upset in 20 years, stealing game 2 and home court advantage from OKC - who were favoured by 14pts. Durant scored 21pts but shot an appalling 7-of-33fgs, tying the playoff record for most missed shots in a playoff game in the last 30 years. Westbrook had 19pts and tied a career playoff high of 14reb. As a team OKC only shot 33.7%, but were in a good position to win the game down the stretch. Down by 4 with 14.4sec left, Durant hit a 3-pter to cut the lead to 1 with 9.5sec left. The Thunder fouled Raymond Felton who had 2 free throws to extend the Mav's 1pt lead, but missed both. Durant grabbed the defensive rebound and Westbrook pushed the fast break, passing it off to Durant who blew the layup. Westbrook missed a tip-in and Adams picked up the offensive rebound and put the ball in the hoop as time expired for what would be the gamewinner, but after an official review the basket was waved off as the shot was not released before the buzzer.
The Raptors beat the Pacers by 11 at home, despite 28pts from Paul George who had 24pts through the first 3 quarters. The Raptor's Valanciunas finished with 23pts and 15reb. Versus the Rockets, Curry was still questionable for game 2, and did not play after cutting short his pre-game practice due to his injury. 5 players from each team scored in double-figures. Klay Thompson tied his career playoff high with 34pts, leading the Warriors over James Harden (28pts, 11reb) and the Rockets.
Kawhi Leonard wins defensive player of the year for the 2nd year in a row.
NBA Top 5 Plays (1min 13 sec):
ESPN: Dallas vs OKC game 2 finish
Kawhi's Defense on Stephenson (7 sec):
Warriors 73 Win Mixtape (5min 9 sec):
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