Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) fakes a shot against Sacramento Kings forward Harry Giles (20) in the second half of an NBA game at Oracle Arena on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Oakland, Calif.
Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) fakes a shot against Sacramento Kings forward Harry Giles (20) in the second half of an NBA game at Oracle Arena on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Oakland, Calif.
Photo: Santiago Mejia / The ChronicleIn recent weeks, as losses mounted and Stephen Curry sat with a groin injury, many questioned how much the Warriors needed Kevin Durant.