For one night, Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook prove George Karl's theory is wrong

 
BY BERRY TRAMEL
Published: February 19, 2012

George Karl likes the mission he's accepted. The Nuggets coach is out to prove that you don't need superstars to win big in the NBA .

For much of Sunday night, Karl was building a case.

Then the old you-need-superstars theory rose up. Rose up big.

The amazing tale of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook reached its zenith Sunday night as the Thunder bounced Karl's Nuggets 124-118 in overtime.


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