Published 14:12 IST, June 21st 2021
What did Kevin Durant's mother say to PJ Tucker? The Real MVP trash talk steals the show
What did Kevin Durant's mother say to PJ Tucker? The Brooklyn Nets star's mother wasn't too happy with Tucker after the Bucks guard fouled KD.
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Saturday was an important day for Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks, as winner of Game 7 would officially move on to NBA Eastern Conference Finals. It was a tense evening as Nets' Kevin Durant and Bucks' PJ Tucker had something of a contentious relationship throughout ir second-round playoff showdown. However, Tucker mand to have a bit of fun with Durant's mor, Wanda Durant, during third quarter of game.
What did Kevin Durant's mor say to PJ Tucker? Real MVP trash talk between Mama Durant and PJ Tucker revealed
During third quarter, Tucker fouled Nets star Kevin Durant, sending him to free-throw line. camera was on Tucker and Durant’s mom, Wanda, who was sitting courtside. Wanda was clearly t too pleased about foul on her son and pulled down her mask and said: "This is basketball, t football". Tucker n looked over to Durant’s mom to say that he loved her, to which she replied “I love you too.”
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Fans on social media were also quick to react to incident with Durant's mor and Tucker, with many labelling it 'Real MVP trash talk.
Kevin Durant vs Bucks: Nets fall short of reaching NBA East Finals despite Durant's heroics
Eleven-time NBA All-Star Kevin Durant tried to will Nets to a victory, but Bucks are going to Eastern Conference finals after winning a back-and-forth Game 7. Durant, who scored 48 points, nearly played hero role to perfection. He hit a game-tying shot with one second left in regulation to send game to overtime. It marked first overtime in an NBA Game 7 since Spurs-Mavericks in 2006 Western Conference semifinals.
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However, Durant and Nets fizzled out in overtime. team scored just two points and Durant showed effects of 53 minutes he played. He air-balled a potential game-winning 3-point shot with 0.3 seconds left on clock and Nets trailing by two. It took Bucks a while to get going in overtime, but Khris Middleton eventually hit deciding shot for Milwaukee. He finished with 23 points in 52 minutes. Giannis Antekounmpo led Bucks with 40 points in 50 minutes.
w, for second time in three seasons, Mike Budenholzer's squad will head to Eastern Conference finals, where y will face off against Trae Young and Atlanta Hawks.
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14:12 IST, June 21st 2021