Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant celebrates after winning the NBA Fianls MVP of the 2017 NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Box Score 6/13: Durant is the difference

By YB Staff | Last updated 6/13/17

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Kevin Durant leaving Oracle with his Finals MVP trophy just now. Quite the scene pic.twitter.com/ja8Mtyaxiu
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) June 13, 2017