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Kevin Durant on Patrick Beverley Matchup: 'If I Throw Something Back, Then Let Us Play'

Warriors star forward Kevin Durant spoke candidly with reporters about his role in Golden State's offense and his individual matchup with Clippers guard Patrick Beverley on Wednesday.

Beverley, listed 6'1" and 185 pounds, is widely regarded as one of the peskiest defenders in the NBA. He's been deployed as Durant's primary defender, despite the Warriors All-Star having a significant size advantage at 6'9" and 240 pounds. Beverley's annoyance has played a factor in the series thus far, as he and Durant were entangled during Game 1—both earning ejections—and in Game 2, when Durant fouled out as Los Angeles managed to pull off a stunning 31-point comeback to even the series at one game apiece.