Kevin Durant Thinks He Was Fouled On That Final Play Against The Cavs

The Cavs-Warriors Christmas Day Finals rematch was the best gift any of us could’ve asked for. LeBron James and Kevin Durant were both in MVP form, and after overcoming a 14-point fourth quarter deficit, the Cavs were able to pull out a win thanks to some familiar heroics from Kyrie Irving in the waning moments.

After Uncle Drew’s crunch-time jumper to take the lead with just a few seconds remaining, the Warriors had one last shot. The Warriors, of course, gave it to Durant, who’d had the hot hand for Golden State all game. But after he caught the inbounds pass with Richard Jefferson draped all over him, Durant stumbled and fell before getting a shot off.

Durant didn’t hold back when asked about that final play after the game, suggesting that he was tripped/pushed by Jefferson. He has a legitimate gripe, given that RJ’s legs were clearly tangled up with his, but he’s also been around the league long enough to realize that the refs are very rarely going to bail you out in those situations, regardless of your superstar status.

Perhaps the league will take a closer look and make some sort of posthumous ruling in their two-minute report, but it still won’t change the outcome.

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