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What is "The Leap"?

Making the Leap means making progress. And for each athlete, it's different. It could be finally defeating an opponent who's always had his number or simply taking his craft so seriously that others have to take notice. In any case, it's about improving as a player this season than where they ended in the last. Because when an athlete makes their own personal leap, it helps their team make its own leap. And that's the first step to becoming a champion.

This season, Nike basketball will tell the stories of those about to take the NBA by storm. And we're inviting you to follow their journey, day-by-day, as they look to grow from regular season stars to playoff studs to wherever their promise takes them.

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Kevin Durant

LEAGUE MATCHUP: Posting his 19th 30 point game of the season, Kevin Durant also grabbed 8 boards and dropped 5 assists to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 97-90 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.