Kevin Durant Scores 50 to Power Warriors, Rivers Proud of His Team and More

The Golden State Warriors advanced to the second round behind Kevin Durant’s 50 points, Doc Rivers is proud of his players, and while the Suns interviewed Monty Williams, they are now looking for Portland’s assistants.

NBA playoffs wrap 2019: Kevin Durant scores 50 to power Warriors to series win over Clippers | Sporting News

Kevin Durant torched the Clippers for 50 points in Golden State Warriors’ 129-110 win, and helped his team reach the Western Conference semis. It was Durant’s NBA Playoff career-high and it was evident by halftime that he was on a mission.

"That was one of the great performances I've ever seen in my life. I’ve seen some good ones.”

Steve Kerr on Kevin Durant’s Playoff career-high 50 in GM6

50 PTS
38 in 1st half
15-26 FG
6-14 3PT
14-15 FT
6 REB
5 AST

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— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) April 27, 2019

Doc: ‘Never been more proud of a group of guys’ | ESPN

The Los Angeles Clippers lost the series against Golden State in six games, but head coach Doc Rivers is happy with what his team showed this season.

“I’ve never been more proud of a group of guys in the 20 years that I’ve coached,” Rivers said after his team’s loss. “They were just really fun. As I’ve said before, I’ve never had a group where you wanted to, in the morning, you raced to the car, you raced to practice just because you love being around them. So for me, it was just a pleasure to coach them.”

Doc Rivers gets emotional talking about the hard work this @LAClippers team has put in this entire season.#NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/AhxkjCQc3p

— NBA TV (@NBATV) April 27, 2019

Warriors prepare for rested Harden, Houston in West rematch | Associated Press

In a rematch of last year’s Western Conference finals, the Warriors will face the Houston Rockets in Round 2 knowing the Rockets will be well-rested after finishing their series with the Utah Jazz in five games.

“We know them well,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said after a 129-110 over Clippers in Game 6. “They’re going to come after you and pick-and-roll. We know they’re already in the Bay waiting for us, so it will be a quick turnaround.”

The @warriors advance to the Conference Semifinals!

With a 129-110 win Friday, the Warriors advance to the Western Conference Semifinals vs. the Rockets! How far will they go?? #GatoradeZero pic.twitter.com/YSQYPsoRL2

— NBA (@NBA) April 27, 2019

Sources: Suns interview Williams; off to Portland | ESPN

The Phoenix Suns will continue their head coach pursuit in Portland, where they will have interviews with Blazers’ assistants David Vanterpool and Nate Tibbetts. The Suns interviewed Philadelphia 76ers’ assistant Monty Williams on Friday, while Vanterpool and Tibbetts will also meet with the Cleveland Cavaliers for their head coach opening.

After a head coaching interview with Sixers assistant Monty Williams tonight in Toronto, Suns officials are flying to Portland to meet Blazers assistants David Vanterpool and Nate Tibbetts on Saturday, league sources tell ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 27, 2019

Enes Kanter Uncertain To Play In Conference Semifinals with Separated Shoulder | ESPN

Portland Trail Blazers’ center Enes Kanter suffered a separated shoulder injury late in the series with Oklahoma City Thunder and now is uncertain to feature against Denver Nuggets or San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference semis.

“I think the Blazers are doing a very good job taking care of it. But, I mean obviously, I’m not going to lie, it hurts pretty bad. I mean I’m having a hard time changing my shirt or eating food. So it’s a process. We’re just taking it day by day, see how it feels,” said Kanter.

Enes Kanter 'day-to-day’ with shoulder injury as Portland Trail Blazers prepare for Western Conference Semifinals https://t.co/vYAPPXDy3F pic.twitter.com/GkZjWj1AkO

— The Oregonian (@Oregonian) April 26, 2019