Basketball Recap: Durant Takes a Loss

Durant was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 51-49 heartbreaker at the hands of the Tahlequah Tigers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Tigers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 54-42 back in January.

Durant's loss dropped their record down to 8-13. As for Tahlequah, they pushed their record up to 7-9 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Lions take on the Tigers at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for Tahlequah, they will square off against Edison at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.