Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers says the only difference between Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry and small forward Kevin Durant getting hot is how the two stars get their baskets.
Rivers says when Curry gets hot, the sharpshooter is usually getting his buckets through the Warriors' offensive actions.
Durant, meanwhile, can score however he wants and usually does his damage in isolation plays.
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Curry is constantly moving on offense. The big men on the Warriors are always setting screens on the defender who is guarding Curry on off-ball actions, freeing up the two-time MVP for wide-open looks.
Durant is one of the most gifted scorers in NBA history. He can shoot over anyone and get to the rim at will. KD scored 45 points in Game 5 in 41 minutes.
The Clippers have shocked a lot of people in this series. Most thought the Warriors would win in four or five games. The Clippers won Games 2 and 5 at Oracle Arena and will try and win Game 6 at home to force a Game 7.
Curry is averaging 24.8 points in the series while shooting 48.6 percent from the field and 51.2 percent from beyond the arc. Durant is putting up 32.0 points and shooting 56.4 percent overall and 38.7 percent from the 3-point line.
The Warriors will look to close out the series on Friday in LA.
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