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Kevin Durant's menacing defense leads the way for Warriors

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OAKLAND, Calif. — Kevin Durant is growing a little tired of questions about his ability to play defense.

"Underrated?" Durant responded when recently asked about the perception of his D. "My coaches don't feel like that."

Neither does he, and KD's menacing, 6-foot-9 presence from the paint to the perimeter is a big reason unbeaten Golden State is closing in on its second championship in three years.

While best known for his sensational scoring and shot-making from every corner of the court, Durant has been tough on LeBron James so far in these NBA Finals by smothering the Cavs superstar.