BAE Index, 02/04/2016: There’s nothing quite as beautiful as a Kevin Durant game winner

Feb 3, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) brings the ball up the court against the Orlando Magic during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 3, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) brings the ball up the court against the Orlando Magic during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 3, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) brings the ball up the court against the Orlando Magic during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 3, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) brings the ball up the court against the Orlando Magic during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

Welcome back to the BAE Index. 

What did John Wall just do? 

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But? How? What? John Wall is fascinating.

Steph Curry shoots from wherever he pleases

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Steph knocks the ball loose, finally gains control and is content with firing from nearly 30-feet out.

(Vine via Dieter Kurtenbach)

J.R. Smith, rim protector

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Earl is mostly known for his gunner mentality on the court, but he gets waaay up to prevent the Hornets from scoring at the buzzer.

(Vine via Josh Eberley)

Draymond Green pours water on Steph Curry’s head

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They have to cool Steph off somehow, right?

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DeMarcus Cousins’ dunk decimates the Bulls

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I’ll never have to defend a charging Boogie, but I imagine I’d scream and run if I did. Good on Taj for staying put.

(Vine via LoveShaq)

LeBron James throws an absurd no-look pass over his head

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This is very reminiscent of a pass that Manu threw to Danny Green last season, but the Kings adds his own spin by using both hands. It’s a beauty.

(Vine via Bleacher Report)

Kevin Durant breaks the Magic’s hearts

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There are few players who are as smooth as KD, especially in crunch time.