As a star player for the Oklahoma City Thunder at the time, Durant helped orchestrate an incredible comeback against the San Antonio Spurs. The Thunder, down 0-2, clawed back to win four straight games, clinching the series 4-2 and securing their first trip to the NBA Finals.

New ACS Director Jonathan Gary said he doesn't plan to shake up the troubled city department, but wants to improve existing programs.

He takes the helm of ACS as it expands its field operations, customer service, and spay and neuter staff to respond to heightening complaints over animal safety and animal welfare problems in San Antonio.

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Gary arrives at ACS at a time where the department has faced controversy over how it has handled dangerous dogs.

Taylor Jenkins said the Grizzlies can’t prepare for the unique skills of Spurs big Victor Wembanyama. On Friday, the team will just have to 'go through it' again.

The Oklahoma City Thunder's 15-game win streak saw them with several comebacks in the fourth quarter and fights from behind throughout plenty of its contests wh

Totals 37-84 15-20 102. 3-Point Goals_Oklahoma City 12-36 (Dort 2-5, Jal.Williams 2-5, Wallace 2-5, Joe 2-6, Carlson 1-1, Caruso 1-3, Gilgeous-Alexander 1-3, Jay.Williams 1-4, Hartenstein 0-1 ...

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Percentages: FG .556, FT .889. 3-Point Goals: 12-36, .333 (Dort 2-5, Jal.Williams 2-5, Wallace 2-5, Joe 2-6, Carlson 1-1, Caruso 1-3, Gilgeous-Alexander 1-3, Jay ...

DALLAS – Kyrie Irving scored 25 points, Spencer Dinwiddie and P.J. Washington Jr. added 16 apiece and the Dallas Mavericks beat Oklahoma City 106-98 Friday night as Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander missed his first game of the season.

Kevin Durant is a player who has had numerous battles in the NBA playoffs. An 18-year veteran of the game, Durant has reached the top of the mountain a few times.