Why Kevin Durant’s second postseason run with the Warriors has been more challenging

Kevin Durant's first postseason run with the Golden State Warriors was a high tide let loose on a flimsy levee. The frightening annihilation of everything in his path helped Durant capture Finals MVP and earn proclamations from some that he was at least on par with, if not better than, LeBron James. Durant also demoralized seekers of competitive balance and had most observers pondering how much of a demolition would take place the second time around with more familiarity between Durant and his teammates.