Just when it looked like the defending NBA Champions, were going to get their first win of the season, Kevin Durant broke their heats.
Newly acquired Vince Carter hit a three pointer; on a pass from Dirk Nowitzki to give the Dallas Mavericks a 102-101 lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder with 1.4 seconds left.
Then Durant stole the show. He hit a 35 foot buzzer beating three pointer that gave the Thunder the win. The Thunder are now 4-0 on the season.
I really expect big things from the young Thunder team this season. I predicted that the Thunder would win the Western Conference and that Kevin Durant would win MVP of the NBA.
“I just tried to shoot a good one,” Durant said. “I’m just glad I made it, man. I’m glad I made it.”
Check out video of Durant’s buzzer beater below.
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