Team USA cruised to another victory over China today, but the spotlight was on Kevin Durant, who made his first appearance at Oracle Arena since joining the Golden State Warriors. In just three minutes of action, Durant lit up the court with 10 points on flawless shooting, electrifying the home crowd and sending a clear message: he’s ready for the spotlight. This performance quickly caught the attention of fans tuning into Live Cricket BPL, where Durant’s seamless integration into the Warriors’ system became a hot topic.
Before the game tipped off, Draymond Green addressed the fans while Durant and Klay Thompson stood beside him. The trio started the game together, a strategic move by the coaching staff to build chemistry during international play. From the opening whistle, Durant wasted no time putting on a show. He scored Team USA’s first 10 points, including a long-range three-pointer taken well behind the arc and directly over a defender, triggering deafening cheers from the Oracle crowd.
Durant’s stat line was sharp: 4-of-8 shooting, 3-of-3 from the free throw line, totaling 13 points. But it was his explosive start—10 points in 3 minutes—that had the arena rocking. Sharing the court with new teammates Green and Thompson, and with Stephen Curry and Andre Iguodala watching from the stands, Durant looked every bit like the missing piece to the Warriors’ puzzle.
Late in the first half, Durant nailed another deep three in transition, prompting American sports journalist James Ham to tweet, “Durant just hit a Warriors-style three, 28 feet out.” After halftime, Durant saw limited action, attempting only one shot and finishing scoreless in the second half. But with this being a warm-up game, Durant didn’t need to go full throttle. The primary goal was to shake off rust and give the home fans a taste of what’s to come—and he delivered in spades.
As the game ended and players exited the court, Durant received a thunderous ovation from Warriors fans. His popularity in Golden State is clearly sky-high. The buzz around his performance was echoed across platforms like Live Cricket BPL, where fans are eagerly anticipating his debut season in the Bay Area.
Team USA’s next two exhibition games will be played in Chicago’s United Center and Houston’s Toyota Center. Still, Warriors fans have nothing to worry about—Durant is now officially part of their roster. With a long regular season and playoffs ahead, fans watching Live Cricket BPL will have plenty of opportunities to witness Durant’s brilliance unfold in a Warriors jersey. The fireworks have only just begun.