Kevin Durant hugs mom to celebrate NBA Finals

Eric Gay / AP

Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant hugs his mother, Wanda Pratt, during the final moments against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night.

AP reports: Kevin Durant had 34 points and 14 rebounds while playing all of regulation for the first time all season, and the Oklahoma City Thunder claimed a spot in the NBA finals by beating the San Antonio Spurs 107-99 on Wednesday night. Continue reading.

 

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Thanks, Kevin, for showing us the joy of having enough emotional intelligence (EQ) to let your family's love boost you to stellar heights!

And thanks, MSNBC, for sharing this excellent memento of what love can do!
This is a proud moment in US history.
EQRocks!

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