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Every interaction between Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook is put under a microscope. We look for a reason as to why the Thunder can't get over the hump. Whether it be because of their head coach, the lack of a low post scorer, or the chemistry between their two stars. On Wednesday night, Oklahoma City went down 2-0 to the Spurs in embarrassing fashion, losing 112-77 with the help of Danny Green's seven threes. One of those makes were made possible by a Durant brain fart and Russell had to tell his teammate to wake up. But they aren't the first teammates to scream at each other. Check out A Brief History of NBA Teammates Yelling at One Another.
Glen "Big Baby" Davis is Practically Reduced to Tears
Date: 12/5/2008
Game: Portland Trail Blazers @ Boston Celtics
You don't walk away when Kevin Garnett tells you to get in the huddle. Unfortunately, "Big Baby" Davis had to find this out the hard way on national television.
Pekovic Don't Do Defense
Date: 11/7/2010
Game: Minnesota Timberwolves @ Houston Rockets
SMH, Nikola. What's worse, the fact that he asked for time to tie his shoes and it wasn't given, or that he stopped to tie them anyway? Michael Beasley clearly wasn't happy with the decision as he was forced to take an unnecessary foul, and he let Pekovic know it.
Derrick Fisher's Foul Sets Kobe Off
Date: 2/16/2011
Game: Los Angeles Lakers @ Cleveland Cavaliers
One bad foul in the dying moments of the game had Kobe ticked, another one just a second after he drives the lane to bring the Lakers within three put him over the edge. Kobe couldn't hide his frustration towards Derrick Fisher's overzealousness in the corner, because, well, Kobe doesn't hide his emotion.
LeBron James and Dwyane Wade Weren't the Dynamic Duo in Dallas
Date: 6/5/2011
Game: Miami Heat @ Dallas Mavericks
Much was made of this argument between D-Wade and LeBron back in 2011, especially when they ended up losing the Finals to the Mavericks. Something tells us they found a way to get passed their differences, though. Maybe Spo' told everyone to channel their anger towards Chalmers?
Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook Were Not on the Same Page
Date: 12/28/2011
Game: Oklahoma City Thunder @ Memphis Grizzlies
There's no doubt that when they're clicking, Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant are one of the most dangerous tandems in the league. Sometimes, though, the two aren't always on the same page, and frustration ensues. This would appear to be one of those moments.
LeBeron James Needs Box Out
Date: 4/30/2012
Game: New York Knicks @ Miami Heat
After getting screamed at by LeBron for not boxing out Carmelo Anthony, Chalmers also gets a ball to the face for his troubles. Talk about adding injury to insult, it's just another day in the life of Mario Chalmers.
Kobe Bryant Needed That Screen
Date: 5/21/2012
Game: Los Angeles Lakers @ Oklahoma City Thunder
Pau Gasol is normally known for his effort and hustle, but clearly the Spaniard didn't bring his A-game against the Thunder. Don't worry, though, you knew Kobe was going to let him know.
Just One Example of Why It Didn't Work for D12 in L.A.
Date: 2/10/2013
Game: Los Angeles Lakers @ Miami Heat
Steve Nash appears somewhat less than thrilled with the effort Dwight Howard was making to get open under the basket. And can you blame him, really? D12 is saying he was open, but upon further review, perhaps a more determined effort could've been made.
Mario Chalmers Get Screamed On Once Again
Date: 5/10/2013
Game: Miami Heat @ Chicago Bulls
Another game for the Miami Heat, another opportunity for a member of the big three to yell at Mario Chalmers. This time it was Chris Bosh who let the former Jayhawk have an earful, much to the delight of Joakim Noah and everyone else watching this game.
It's Never Tony Parker's Fault, Danny
Date: 5/16/2013
Game: San Antonio Spurs @ Golden State Warriors
Come on, Danny, there was no way this was ever going to be Tony Parker's fault. A Finals MVP trophy gives you that credibility.
LeBron James and Mario Chalmers Almost Come to Blows
Date: 12/18/2013
Game: Indiana Pacers @ Miami Heat
Is it just us, or does Udonis Haslem look like he's enjoying this altercation a little more than he should? It's no secret that one of the keys to the Miami Heat's success is the verbal, and maybe physical, abuse of Mario Chalmers.
DeMarcus Cousins Lays Into His Kings Teammates
Date: 2/9/2014
Game: Sacramento Kings @ Washington Wizards
We're not sure if Cousins is yelling at one teammate in particular here, or if he's just mad at the entire Sacramento Kings franchise. We're talking ownership to towel boys, Cousins might have finally just had enough.
Nobody Likes Getting Sh*tted on by the Spurs
Date: 5/21/2014
Game: Oklahoma City Thunder @ San Antonio Spurs
Things haven't exactly gone to plan for the Thunder in the first two games of their Western Conference Finals series against the Spurs. And by not according to plan, we mean they've gotten blown out in both games by a combined 52 points. Yikes! After a defensive lapse by KD that left a red hot Danny Green open beyond the arc in Game 2, Russell Westbrook had to tell his right hand man to "wake up."
