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The NBA Top 5: Most Popular Highlights of 2016-17

With the 2017 NBA season coming to a close, it’s time to take a look back at the top highlight videos of the season.

According to Google Trends data, these are the top 5 most viewed clips that you must watch!

5. LeBron James vs. Kevin Durant on Christmas Day 2016 (1.6 Million Views)

The rivalry – once quite heated, but more recently quieted, was resurrected and made for a game for everyone to enjoy.

4. The Curry Brothers Battle – November 9, 2016 (2.3 million views)

Stephen Curry and Seth Curry met up for a brothers duel on November 9, 2016 of this season. While Stephen’s team had the win, Seth was able to make the play that crossed up his little brother.

3. Stephen Curry hits 13 Threes in one game vs. Pelicans – November 7, 2016 (2.5 million views)

Stephen Curry broke the NBA record for three’s made in a single game. He made an amazing 13 against the New Orleans Pelicans on November, 7 2016.

2. Russell Westbrook scores a record with his 42nd triple-double – April, 9 2017 (3.3 million views)

Russell Westbrook secured his 42nd triple-double of the season, beating Oscar Robertson’s 55-year standing single season record of 41. He went on to score a 36-foot 3 pointer at the buzzer.

1. Devin Booker scores a franchise record and NBA season high 70 points – March 24, 2017 (4.7 million views)

At the close of the season, it was the Suns’ Devin Booker that scored 70 points in the game versus the Boston Celtics on March 24, a franchise record – becoming just the sixth player in NBA history to do so.

There it is! Now we’re down to the Conference Finals and you won’t want to miss any of the buzzer-beater, edge-of-your-seat moments! Use FanWide’s free app today and find an NBA Playoff Watch Party near you.