# @duranthighlights on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DZTWx-HlPhC
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- **Posted:** 2026-06-07T23:04:11.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Kevin Durant | KD (@duranthighlights) — https://gondola.cc/duranthighlights

## Caption

8 years ago, Kevin Durant  showcased one of the greatest performances in NBA Finals history. He led the Golden State Warriors  to a clutch victory in Game 3, securing a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

☄️43 PTS
☄️13 REB
☄️7 AST
☄️65 FG%
☄️66 3P% 
☄️100 FT%

Eight years later, that Game 3 masterpiece still feels unreal. Kevin Durant walked into one of the biggest Finals games imaginable and delivered 43 points, 13 rebounds, and 7 assists while shooting 15-23 from the field and 6-9 from deep. Every time Cleveland made a push, KD had an answer. The pull-up three over LeBron became an instant NBA Finals classic and remains one of the coldest shots ever hit on basketball’s biggest stage.

What makes the performance even crazier is that Stephen Curry struggled offensively, finishing with just 11 points on 3-16 shooting. On a team loaded with stars, Durant completely took over and carried the Warriors to a commanding road win when they needed it most. It was the perfect example of why Golden State brought him there in the first place.

For all the debates about superteams, Game 3 of the 2018 Finals was Durant at the absolute peak of his powers. When the lights were brightest, he delivered one of the greatest Finals performances in NBA history and reminded everyone that, at his best, he was simply unstoppable. 🐍🏆💛💙 

#NBAFinals #kevindurant #nbastats #goldenstatewarriors #gswarriors 

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