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Kevin Durant Throws Down Monster Dunk Against Lakers

Found January 27, 2013 on FootBasket:
PLAYERS: Kevin Durant
TEAMS: Oklahoma City Thunder,  Los Angeles Lakers
Against the Los Angeles Lakers in the third quarter on Sunday, Oklahoma City Thunder star forward Kevin Durant delivered when he took the ball from the top of the key and then drove down the lane for a monster dunk. Take a look: However, it wasn’t enough for a victory, as the Thunder fell in a 105-96 loss.
Original Story: http://www.footbasket.com/nba/kevin-d...
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