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Watch: Kylian Mbappe loves Kevin Durant's tough bucket against San Antonio Spurs

Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe was in awe of Kevin Durant's performance against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night. Joined by PSG teammate Achraf Hakimi, the two were seen taking in some NBA action at the Barclays Center.

The game against the San Antonio Spurs was exciting, to say the least. Featuring another impressive combined performance by the Nets superstar duo, Brooklyn managed to notch their 12th straight win after a 139-103 beatdown.

Mbappe, in particular, enjoyed Kevin Durant's offensive display against the Spurs. Seen reacting with awe to a tough bucket by Durant, it is safe to say that the football star loved the display by the Nets star.

The play in question was a routine isolation and screen action on the left wing. As Durant drove to his right coming off the screen, a minor fumble caused the Nets superstar to dribble into traffic. However, the forward salvaged the situation with a savvy pull-up jumper over Spurs center Zach Collins.

Collins initially did a good job of closing out and keeping his hands active. His activity caused Kevin Durant to fumble on his dribble. However, the Nets superstar displayed immense composure under pressure. Adding another bucket to his scoring tally, Durant only helped extend the Nets' already prominent lead.

Kylian Mbappé loved this bucket by KD 😃

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Kylian Mbappe undoubtedly enjoyed the Nets' display on Monday night. He and Hakimi also went on to congratulate Durant and the team for their win against the Spurs after the game.

While Mbappe's link to basketball isn't very strong, the young football phenom has been seen trying his hand at the sport.

Mbappé 🇫🇷 and Neymar 🇧🇷 trying their hand at Basketball! 🏀 #PSG https://t.co/ZVpuy1xqry

While he may not have been successful in his attempts at the time, the French footballer certainly made a name for himself in the sport of choice.

Read: Watch: When Giannis Antetokounmpo & Kylian Mbappe showed mutual love as they exchanged signed shoe post-NBA exhibition game

Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Nets are on quite a hot-streak. The Nets have won 12 straight games and are one game off the top in the Eastern Conference. Making an impressive comeback to salvage the season, the Nets definitely look like title contenders once again.


Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving were masterful against San Antonio

Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving continue to show up for the Brooklyn Nets. With another impressive combined performance, the Nets duo helped the team notch their 12th straight win this season.

Durant and Irving combined for a solid 52 points. With Durant contributing 25 points, Irving matched the effort with 27 points of his own. The two superstars practically rained buckets down on the young San Antonio Spurs squad in this outing.

With highly efficient shooting nights for the superstars, the Brooklyn Nets will be happy to see the chemistry kick in. As long as the integrity on both sides of the ball remains solid, the Nets look nigh unbeatable at this point in time.

Read: Kevin Durant reacts to Brooklyn Nets' ascension in Eastern Conference

With a head full of steam, the Nets will look to continue their rise up the Eastern Conference leaderboard. Playing the Chicago Bulls at the United Center next, the Nets will hope to build upon their winning momentum.

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