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J.R. Smith bangs head on Kevin Durant’s knee

J.R. was bloodied and bruised after the collision.

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Kevin Durant has bulked up since entering the league, but that's still one bony knee J.R. Smith's face whacks into.

Smith left the court after this collision, bleeding from his nose and with a fat lip. He re-entered the game a few minutes later.

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