Carter-Williams, a sophomore in his first full season and likely bound for the NBA in the near future, finished with 12 points, six assists, one turnover, five steals, one block, and eight rebounds, and was voted the East Regional MVP.

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Chris Obekpa, second nationally with 101 blocks, finished with one block to go with seven points and five rebounds.

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Durant's 41 points equaled a playoff career high, and he also had 14 rebounds, four assists, two steals and a block.

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