The Golden State Warriors are still without the services of star point guard Stephen Curry, but it's ok, because they still have Kevin Durant.
The Warriors were down three to the Toronto Raptors with just seconds left in regulation, and Durant decided to take the game into his own hands, hitting an insane 3-pointer from the left wing with Raptors star Kawhi Leonard draped all over him.
ARE YOU SERIOUS, KD?!?!
We've got a tie game on TNT! #DubNation pic.twitter.com/LfFcOavRYh
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) November 30, 2018
The shot was so spectacular, that Stephen Curry forgot he's still dealing with an adductor strain. The two-time league MVP jumped for joy with KD as the game headed into overtime.
We're headed to OT on TNT! pic.twitter.com/EYz7khrfmd
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) November 30, 2018
How lucky are the Warriors? The best shooter in NBA history is out, but they have arguably the greatest scorer in league history at their disposal. This is the advantage of having a superteam. Durant becomes the No. 1 option on offense when Curry is sidelined, a role Durant played with the Oklahoma City Thunder for many years.
The shot was incredible, but to hit it over Leonard, the best defender in the league, makes it even better. There's a reason Kevin Durant has won four regular season scoring titles. He's the type of player where defenders just have to pray he misses a shot because he can get his shot over anyone with his long wingspan.