Tag: Kevin Durant

US Men’s Basketball Tops Rival Spain in Olympics, Advance to Semifinals

Team USA advanced to the semifinals in the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday, defeating Spain in men’s basketball in a close match. The Americans fell behind in the first quarter but won the next three splits, finishing 95–81 and topping its longtime rival and the No. 2 team in the world. Kevin Durant led the Americans…


US Men’s Basketball Team Wins in Olympics to Reach Quarterfinals

The U.S. men’s basketball team on Saturday pummeled the Czech Republic to earn a berth in the Olympic version of the playoffs as they seek a gold medal. Team USA won 119-84 after trailing by seven at the end of the first quarter. Jayson Tatum led the Americans with 27 points, followed by Kevin Durant…


Durant’s Sensational Performance Sends Nets to 3–2 Lead

NEW YORK—Kevin Durant has always been one of the NBA’s most unstoppable scorers. The Brooklyn Nets needed much more than points Tuesday night, so Durant gave them one of the most spectacular performances in postseason history. Durant had 49 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists, sending the Nets back into the lead in the Eastern…