We predicted that Kevin Durant would step up big time against the Toronto Raptors, and that the Golden State Warriors would need a heroic effort from him to pull off the upset as nine-point underdogs and it almost happened.
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KD’s play was otherworldly, helping the Dubs get to overtime after trailing all game, but a lack of offensive contribution from the rest of the Warriors sans Stephen Curry and Draymond Green proved to be their downfall as they lost 128-131.
Though Warriors fans are now spoiled and aren’t used to losing and certainly not typically happy about losses, KD’s confidence and hot shooting in a close game on the road against the best team in the East, following the drama and doldrums of the Warriors last road trip, are reasons for optimism.