NBA stars couldn't contain their excitement while watching Kevin Durant put the finishing touches on his legendary playoff performance in the Brooklyn Nets' Game 5 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
Durant carried a depleted Nets squad back from a double-digit deficit, tallying 49 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists Tuesday.
LeBron James and Allen Iverson were among the game's past and present greats to chime in on Durant's historic outing.
GREATNESS!! Appreciate it while you can people! #KD
— LeBron James (@KingJames) June 16, 2021
49pt triple double…..Sheesh!!!!
— Vince Carter (@mrvincecarter15) June 16, 2021
You great killa!!! @KDTrey5
— Allen Iverson (@alleniverson) June 16, 2021
Durant shot 16-of-23 from the floor while also playing all 48 minutes.
KD just put on a Masterpiece yo
— Tyrese Haliburton (@TyHaliburton22) June 16, 2021
Legendary
— Spencer Dinwiddie (@SDinwiddie_25) June 16, 2021
Greatness from @KDTrey5!!! Incredible performance
— Kevin Love (@kevinlove) June 16, 2021
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green and Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum couldn't help question the Bucks' decision not to have Giannis Antetokounmpo guard Durant down the stretch.
That part!! 🗣🗣🗣 https://t.co/Dh5BFQsfag
— Draymond Green (@Money23Green) June 16, 2021
Dray you gonna let K go for 50 and not switch ? https://t.co/SWa5zvkiay
— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) June 16, 2021
The Nets now lead the Eastern Conference semifinals 3-2 over the Bucks.
