Kevin Durant Speaks On His First Playoff Game In Two Years

BYAlexander ColeUpdated on September 26, 20221175 Views

Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant scored 32 points in Game 1 against the Boston Celtics.

Back in 2019, Kevin Durant had an opportunity to win his third-straight NBA title with the Golden State Warriors. Unfortunately, injuries kept Durant out of the lineup, and despite returning to the NBA Finals in Game 5 against the Raptors, KD went down with an Achilles injury with left him out of basketball for a full year. In 2021, Durant returned to the Brooklyn Nets and he has been nothing short of amazing as his team is now favored to win it all.

Last night, the Nets made their playoffs debut against the Boston Celtics, and in the end, it was the Nets who came out on top despite a slow start. KD scored 32 points and 12 rebounds in the game, and it's clear he was the first star. After the game, KD told reporters what it felt like to be back in the postseason.

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"It's always great playing this time of year... it felt great to be back out there among the best," Durant explained. This Nets team boasts some of the best players in the NBA and for now, they seem like the clear favorites to come out of the East. If Durant continues to play this way, then there is no doubt that they will do just that.

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Alexander Cole

Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.