Kevin Durant Completes His Redemption

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Kendrick Perkins got to the ball first, tipping it into the backcourt as the Oklahoma City Thunder gained the first possession of the game.

Russell Westbrook quickly dribbled across half court. The moment he crossed midcourt, he passed to Serge Ibaka at the top of the arc, who swiftly swung the ball to James Harden on the other side.

James Harden gripped the basketball tightly with both hands, his sharp eyes surveying the situation on the court.

At that moment, Kevin Durant was working hard to establish position in the low post, hoping to receive the pass.

However, Goodwin had no intention of letting him have it so easily. He quickly moved in front of Kevin Durant, cutting off the passing lane.

But the next second, Kevin Durant nimbly shifted a step to the left, then stepped forward with his right foot and successfully reclaimed position.

Just as James Harden was about to pass to Kevin Durant, Goodwin seized position again. The two went back and forth, neither yielding an inch, both determined to hold their ground and deny the other any opportunity.

With the shot clock running down, James Harden hurriedly signaled for Kevin Durant to clear out.

Kevin Durant stopped insisting and quickly ran to the corner, looking for a better chance to receive the ball.

At the same time, Kendrick Perkins quickly moved inside and claimed a favorable position in the paint.

James Harden reacted in an instant, flicking his wrist as the ball flew toward Kendrick Perkins like a cannonball.

After catching the ball, Kendrick Perkins threw his full weight backward, slamming into DeAndre Jordan behind him.

DeAndre Jordan gritted his teeth and held off Kendrick Perkins twice in a row, but on the third bump, he could no longer withstand the force and stumbled