VIDEO: Durant pesters Kobe on defense

Kevin Durant's love for Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant runs deep, but going head-to-head on the hardwood Wednesday night at Staples Center, the four-time scoring champion's competitive nature took hold.

Holding a distinct advantage in both length and agility, Durant made life miserable for "The Black Mamba" twice on the same possession with a rejection and swipe of the ball:

Durant didn't win all of the battles, though:

Does this mean no more dinner dates?