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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) goes up for a shot in front of Los Angeles Clippers forward Danny Granger (33) and forward Jared Dudley (9) in the second quarter of Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff series in Oklahoma City, Monday, May 5, 2014. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Thunder star Kevin Durant wins first MVP award

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Tuesday’s Sports In Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) pumps his fist as he heads back up the court following a three-pointer in the second quarter of Game 7 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies in Oklahoma City, Saturday, May 3, 2014. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Thunder star Kevin Durant wins first MVP award

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 29, 2014 file photo, Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) puts pressure on Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) during the fourth period of an NBA basketball game in Miami. James says Durant would be a deserving winner of the NBA MVP award. It's expected that Durant will be announced as this season's MVP later this week. (AP PhotoAlan Diaz, File)

Kevin Durant is NBA MVP, beating out LeBron James

By Cliff Brunt - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9) dunks in front of Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) in the first quarter of Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff series in Oklahoma City, Monday, May 5, 2014. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Paul scores 32; Clippers roll past Thunder 122-105

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 29, 2014 file photo, Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) puts pressure on Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) during the fourth period of an NBA basketball game in Miami. James says Durant would be a deserving winner of the NBA MVP award. It's expected that Durant will be announced as this season's MVP later this week. (AP PhotoAlan Diaz, File)

LeBron James: Durant deserves to win NBA MVP award

Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) hugs with his teammate J.J. Redick (4) after defeating Golden State Warriors during the second half of Game 7 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Saturday, May 3, 2014, in Los Angeles. Clippers won 126 - 121. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

High-scoring Thunder, Clippers to meet

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) shoots in front of Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11), guard Tony Allen (9) and forward Mike Miller (13) in the second quarter of Game 7 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series in Oklahoma City, Saturday, May 3, 2014. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Thunder beat Grizzlies 120-109 in Game 7

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots as Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley falls to the floor in the first half of Game 6 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series Thursday, May 1, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Grizzlies short-handed for Game 7

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant shoots during practice Friday, April 25, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. The Thunder face the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday in Game 4 of their opening-round NBA basketball playoff series. The Grizzlies lead the series 2-1. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Oklahoman paper apologizes for Durant headline

Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) is double teamed by Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol and guard Tony Allen (9) in the second quarter of Game 5 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, April 29, 2014. (AP Photo)

Grizzlies hold off Thunder 100-99 in OT

Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) pats teammate Mike Miller (13) on the head after Game 5 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, April 29, 2014. Memphis won 100-99 in overtime. (AP Photo)

Grizzlies return home eager to finish off Thunder

Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) gets past Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) with a pick by Oklahoma City forward Nick Collison (4) in the first half of Game 4 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series Saturday, April 26, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Thunder beat Grizzlies 92-89 in OT, tie up series

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka during the first half of Game 3 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series Thursday, April 24, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Grizzlies blow big lead, beat Thunder 98-95 in OT

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant gets his ankle treated during practice Friday, April 25, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn. The Thunder face the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday in Game 4 of their opening-round NBA basketball playoff series. The Grizzlies lead the series 2-1. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Thunder optimistic despite trailing Memphis 2-1

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press