Twelve, count 'em. That's how many straight games Kevin Durant has scored 30+ points, and unfortunately for opponents, he isn't showing any signs of cooling off. Last night, LeBron James and the Heat became just another victim on Durant's warpath as the Thunder dispatched Miami 112-95. Durant controlled the bulk of the offense with 33 points, 5 assists, and 7 rebounds, while Serge Ibaka chipped in 22 points and 8 boards. With the win, Oklahoma City advance to 37-10, which is the 2nd best record in the league behind the Indiana Pacers at 35-9.
Around the league, Kyle Lowry had a big night as he came close to a triple-double in Toronto's win over Orlando. In Denver, Al Jefferson led the Bobcats past the Nuggets with 35 points, 11 rebounds, and a game-clinching three. There's plenty more NBA action after the jump.
In NCAA men's hoops, No. 1 Arizona and No. 2 Syracuse managed to continue their undefeated campaigns, while the No. 6 Kansas Jayhawks picked up a W over No. 16 Iowa State.
Riley Jones is a freelance writer from Charlottesville, VA and a contributor to Sneaker Report. With an unshakable affinity for basketball and all things ’90s, he can be found on Twitter @rchrstphr.
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Nick Johnson Leads Wildcats in the Zoom Hyperrev
Shoe: Nike Zoom Hyperrev
Player: Nick Johnson
Game: Arizona vs. Stanford
Key Stat: 16 points, 5 rebounds
$120
Kyle Lowry is Mr. Do-it-All in His Peak Signature Model
Shoe: Peak Kyle Lowry 2013
Player: Kyle Lowry
Game: Toronto vs. Orlando
Key Stat: 33 points, 11 assists, 7 rebounds
$77
Al Jefferson Hits Game-Winner, Leads Bobcats to W
Shoe: Nike Hyperfuse 2013
Player: Al Jefferson
Game: Charlotte vs. Denver
Key Stat: 35 points, 11 rebounds
$110
Goran Dragic Gets it Done for Suns in the Rose 773 2
Shoe: adidas Rose 773 2
Player: Goran Dragic
Game: Phoenix vs. Milwaukee
Key Stat: 30 points, 6 assists
$110
Durant Fends Off LeBron, Miami in the KD VI
Shoe: Nike KD VI
Player: Kevin Durant
Game: Oklahoma City vs. Miami
Key Stat: 33 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists
$130
Andrew Wiggins Stifles No. 16 Iowa State
Shoe: adidas Crazy Shadow 2.0
Player: Andrew Wiggins
Game: Kansas vs. Iowa State
Key Stat: 29 points, 7 rebounds
$100
Tyler Ennis Leads No. 2 Orange to Road Win Over Wake Forest
Shoe: Nike KD VI
Player: Tyler Ennis
Game: Syracuse vs. Wake Forest
Key Stat: 18 points, 5 rebounds
$130
Jeremy Lin Produces for Rockets in the Crazylight 3
Shoe: adidas adizero Crazylight 3
Player: Jeremy Lin
Game: Houston vs. Dallas
Key Stat: 18 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists
$70
Riley Jones is a freelance writer from Charlottesville, VA and a contributor to Sneaker Report. With an unshakable affinity for basketball and all things ’90s, he can be found on Twitter @rchrstphr.
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