‘Only Option for MVP’: Fans Go Crazy as Kevin Durant Punishes Pistons With a 50 Piece

There have been some great scorers in the NBA. However, not many match the abilities of Kevin Durant. The 7 feet sniper has the handles of a guard and for his size, he is a lights-out shooter. He was on full display against the Detroit Pistons tonight as he exploded for 51 points to secure the win.

There is no surprise that KD is leading the NBA in scoring. He is also second on the MVP ladder having a season to remember. With the absence of Kyrie and Harden yet to find his rhythm, Durant is the Nets’ offense. And the ‘Slim Reaper’ has had no trouble in what he does best so far. Tonight, the Pistons got front row seats to his scoring prowess.

Nov 5, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) pumps his fist during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

KD exploded for 50 points for the seventh time in his career and had the fans at his mercy.

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Kevin Durant gives Pistons a fifty piece

Durant has shown his scoring prowess on many occasions this season. The Nets All-Star even came close to the fifty point mark multiple times but failed to get it. However, tonight Durant reached deep into his duffle bag and got out all his moves against Detroit. KD punished them for 51 points in the 116-104 win.

Not only did he lead the Nets in scoring, but he took charge of everything. The 4 time scoring champion led the Nets in all major statistics and carried them yet another win. Brooklyn sits at the throne in the Eastern Conference, as KD wants to make sure to keep it that way.

This Kevin Durant vs. Stephen Curry MVP race is going to be fun…

— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) December 13, 2021

Kevin Durant, without any All-Star teammates, just put up 51 points to singlehandedly defeat the 3-time NBA champion Detroit Pistons.

Greatness. pic.twitter.com/3gy1GQ6eJF

— Guru (@DrGuru_) December 13, 2021

I’m glad football over so you can see what Kevin Durant is doing right now.

— jimmy (@jimmmy_110) December 13, 2021

Oh yeah one more thing…

KEVIN DURANT IS THE ONLY OPTION FOR MVP

— Cody Mallory (@RealCodyMallory) December 13, 2021

Kevin Durant every time someone guards him pic.twitter.com/Kcjv1uOGnh

— tree (@mrtreewalker) December 13, 2021

Kevin Durant has his first 50 piece with fries as a Brooklyn Net pic.twitter.com/5LwKbh7d6U

— Nets Republic (@NetsRepublic) December 13, 2021

I hope people realize how terrible this nets roster is and why Kevin Durant is the best player in the league

— Eurostep (@eurostepgod) December 13, 2021

Kevin Durant has taken the lead pic.twitter.com/pcaRpLPQT5

— Objective (@Sn7p35) December 13, 2021

kevin durant without harden and kyrie pic.twitter.com/T263FFFh92

— buckets (@buckets) December 13, 2021

The Pistons received bad news after their leading scorer Jerami Grant went down. However, rookie Cade Cunningham took his place and did not fail to impress. He put up 26 points, eight rebounds, six assists and three steals. Frank Jackson had yet another stellar run from the bench, scoring 25 points.

However, the star of the night was Kevin Durant. He went off for 51 points, seven rebounds and nine assists in Brooklyn’s 19th win of the season. With no Harden in his corner, the Easy Money Sniper had to step up, and he answered the call. Veterans LaMarcus Aldridge and Patty Mills combined to score 33 points in the win as well.

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