Buzzer-beater, counter-buzzer-beater, and yet another failed counter-buzzer-beater... Watching such a game gets people fired up, and the players on the court are also passionate, provided they are not the ones failing the counter-buzzer-beater.
Durant was on the verge of breaking down. Tonight, he made 12 out of 27 shots, scoring 34 points. His number of attempts set a personal playoff high, and a 44.4% shooting rate under tonight's defensive pressure was incredibly impressive. He scored 11 points in the last quarter and hit the crucial shot to tie the game, almost dragging it into overtime. The hope of turning the tide was in sight... but still, they lost!
Even though he has faced setbacks each year for the past three years, his mental resilience has been trained to be strong enough. But this time, his mindset exploded.
Thankfully, he has his younger teammates!
