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Found June 07, 2012 on Players View: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Kevin Durant,  James Harden,  Tim Duncan
TEAMS: Oklahoma City Thunder,  San Antonio Spurs
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OKLAHOMA CITY—We said that they would do it in six and that is exactly what happened. The Thunder are the Western Conference champs and now have their feet kicked up awaiting the winner of the Eastern Conference finals.

To read this story and watch multiple videos from last night's victory please click the link below.

Original Story: http://www.playersview.net/kevin-dura... Verified_ybn
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