LeBron And Durant Clash For Top Baller Title
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By DERON SNYDER
Yes, LeBron James’ foul on Kevin Durant wasn’t called Thursday night in the waning seconds of Game 2. Yes, the Miami Heat barely held on to win against the hard-charging Oklahoma City Thunder. And yes, folks who adhere to NBA conspiracy theories have more “evidence” to pair with New Orleans winning the draft lottery last month.
But the real story as the NBA Finals takes a break before resuming in Miami doesn’t involve questionable non-calls. It’s not the frequent flopping by defenders or the bitter disappointment in the Thunder’s former home.
It’s the ongoing battle between King James and KD Trey, the best two players in the league.
Both have been spectacular through the first two games, each man leading his team to a victory. James is averaging 31 points, 8.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 2.5 steals, displaying the all-around game that just earned him a third Most Valuable Player award. Durant, a three-time scoring champion, has been a stone-cold killer. He’s averaging 34 points and 5.5 rebounds, doing most of his damage in the second half.
