Game 2 tale of the tape: LeBron James vs. Kevin Durant

LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat posts up Kevin Durant #35 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first quarter in Game 2. (June 14, 2012) Credit: Getty Images
Oklahoma City's comeback attempt against the Heat fell short in Game 2 of the NBA Finals last night, as Miami managed to even the series at one game apiece.
Kevin Durant had an opportunity to tie the game with under 10 seconds left, but missed a seven-footer. LeBron James grabbed the rebound, was fouled, and drilled his two free throws to put the game away.
Here's a look at the tale of the tape between James and Durant through two games, including the two superstars' Game 2 numbers, and their average numbers thus far:
| LeBron James | Kevin Durant | |
| Game 2 minutes | 42:19 | 38:37 |
| Game 2 points | 32 | 32 |
| Game 2 rebounds | 8 | 3 |
| Game 2 assists | 5 | 1 |
| Game 2 FG% | 45.5 | 54.5% |
| Game 2 3-pointers | 0 | 4 |
| Game 2 3P% | 0.0% | 40.0% |
| Game 2 free throws | 12-for-12 | 4-for-6 |
| Game 2 4th quarter points | 6 | 16 |
| Game 2 4th quarter FG% | 33.3% | 55.6% |
| Game 2 points in final 2:00 | 4 | 5 |
| Minutes/game | 44:05 | 42:13 |
| Points/game | 31.0 | 34.0 |
| Rebounds/game | 8.5 | 5.5 |
| Assists/game | 4.5 | 2.5 |
| Series FG% | 45.7% | 57.1% |
| Total 3-pointers | 1 | 8 |
| Series 3P% | 20% | 44.4% |
| Series free throws | 19-for-21 | 12-for-15 |
| 4th quarter points/game | 6.5 | 16.5 |
| Series 4th quarter FG% | 33.3% | 57.9% |
| Series points in final 2:00 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Wins | 1 | 1 |
Below, watch the top five plays from Game 2:
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