Best NBA Instagram Photos of the Week

Photos of Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Kevin Durant.

Best NBA Instagram Photos of the Week - When the Golden State Warriors hosted the Oklahoma City Thunder last week, Stephen Curry put on a show at Russell Westbrook's expense to the tune of 19 points, nine rebounds and six assists in a big Warriors win. Russ might still be trying to figure out Chef Curry's crossover. On Friday night, Westbrook could extract a little revenge, when his Thunder host Curry and the Warriors. Other action Friday night includes former teammates Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce playing against each other for the first time in over seven years as the Brooklyn Nets visit the Washington Wizards. Before we look ahead to those games and more, let's press rewind on the action-packed week that was in the NBA by checking out some of the best 'Gram pics from the work week.(Photos: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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Best NBA Instagram Photos of the Week - When the Golden State Warriors hosted the Oklahoma City Thunder last week, Stephen Curry put on a show at Russell Westbrook's expense to the tune of 19 points, nine rebounds and six assists in a big Warriors win. Russ might still be trying to figure out Chef Curry's crossover. On Friday night, Westbrook could extract a little revenge, when his Thunder host Curry and the Warriors. Other action Friday night includes former teammates Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce playing against each other for the first time in over seven years as the Brooklyn Nets visit the Washington Wizards. Before we look ahead to those games and more, let's press rewind on the action-packed week that was in the NBA by checking out some of the best 'Gram pics from the work week.(Photos: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Kobe-LeBron Respect - Two eras of greatness on the same court. Yeah, cameras were definitely flashing bright in Los Angeles to capture Kobe Bryant and LeBron James together Thursday night at Staples Center. Too bad the Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers aren’t as great.(Photo: LA Lakers via Instagram)

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Kobe-LeBron Respect - Two eras of greatness on the same court. Yeah, cameras were definitely flashing bright in Los Angeles to capture Kobe Bryant and LeBron James together Thursday night at Staples Center. Too bad the Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers aren’t as great.(Photo: LA Lakers via Instagram)

Hard at Work - So, the Houston Rockets dropped 40 points in the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night and James Harden accounted for 15 of them and then wound up with 31 for the game. That’s one bad Beard, man.(Photo: Houston Rockets via Instagram)

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Hard at Work - So, the Houston Rockets dropped 40 points in the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night and James Harden accounted for 15 of them and then wound up with 31 for the game. That’s one bad Beard, man.(Photo: Houston Rockets via Instagram)

KD Brings the Thunder - James Harden was too much for his Thunder, but Kevin Durant still lowered the boom, dropping the hammer with this dunk.(Photo: OKC Thunder via Instagram)

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KD Brings the Thunder - James Harden was too much for his Thunder, but Kevin Durant still lowered the boom, dropping the hammer with this dunk.(Photo: OKC Thunder via Instagram)

Knicks Are Bad in Two Countries - A trip across the pond to London didn’t prevent the New York Knicks from losing their franchise-record 16th straight game via a 95-79 defeat to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. Hey, the trip wasn’t a complete waste for the Knicks. At least they got to ride a double-decker bus.(Photo: NBA via Instagram)

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Knicks Are Bad in Two Countries - A trip across the pond to London didn’t prevent the New York Knicks from losing their franchise-record 16th straight game via a 95-79 defeat to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. Hey, the trip wasn’t a complete waste for the Knicks. At least they got to ride a double-decker bus.(Photo: NBA via Instagram)

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At Least Melo Got to Meet Prince Harry - Carmelo Anthony returned to the New York Knicks’ lineup for their London game and scored 25 points in the loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. But Melo’s highlight of the London getaway had to be meeting Prince Harry. That’s pretty cool. (Photo: NBA via Instagram)

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At Least Melo Got to Meet Prince Harry - Carmelo Anthony returned to the New York Knicks’ lineup for their London game and scored 25 points in the loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. But Melo’s highlight of the London getaway had to be meeting Prince Harry. That’s pretty cool. (Photo: NBA via Instagram)

Idris Elba Courtside in London - Idris Elba was in attendance at the O2 Arena in London to check out the New York Knicks-Milwaukee Bucks game. After witnessing the stale matchup, we hope Idris still wants to check out NBA action in the future. (Photo: NBA via Instagram)

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Idris Elba Courtside in London - Idris Elba was in attendance at the O2 Arena in London to check out the New York Knicks-Milwaukee Bucks game. After witnessing the stale matchup, we hope Idris still wants to check out NBA action in the future. (Photo: NBA via Instagram)

Wizards Messed With the Bulls, Didn't Get the Horns - The Washington Wizards have reason to dap it up…after all, they did defeat the Chicago Bulls twice in six days. Not too shabby there.(Photo: Washington Wizards via Instgram)

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Wizards Messed With the Bulls, Didn't Get the Horns - The Washington Wizards have reason to dap it up…after all, they did defeat the Chicago Bulls twice in six days. Not too shabby there.(Photo: Washington Wizards via Instgram)

Red-Hot Hawks - Make it 10 straight wins for the Atlanta Hawks, the hottest squad in the NBA. Not only are they sitting on top of the Eastern Conference, but they have the second-best record in the league.(Photo: Atlanta Hawks via Instagram)

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Red-Hot Hawks - Make it 10 straight wins for the Atlanta Hawks, the hottest squad in the NBA. Not only are they sitting on top of the Eastern Conference, but they have the second-best record in the league.(Photo: Atlanta Hawks via Instagram)

DeRozan's Back! - Toronto got even better this week, returning DeMar DeRozan. They The North. Just ask Drake.(Photo: NBA via Instagram)

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DeRozan's Back! - Toronto got even better this week, returning DeMar DeRozan. They The North. Just ask Drake.(Photo: NBA via Instagram)

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The Manimal Strikes Again! - Get that stuff out of here! This is why they call Kenneth Faried the Manimal!(Photo: Denver Nuggets via Instagram)

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The Manimal Strikes Again! - Get that stuff out of here! This is why they call Kenneth Faried the Manimal!(Photo: Denver Nuggets via Instagram)

Who Would Have Thought Mo Williams Could Drop 52 Points? - Mo Williams dropping 52 points? No, that’s not a typo. It’s real life for the Indiana Pacers, who were on the receiving end of that surprise performance from the Minnesota Timberwolves veteran guard. Geez…what was in Mo’s Gatorade on Tuesday night? Nobody — and we mean nobody — expected that. Probably not even Mo himself.(Photo: Minnesota Timberwolves via Instagram)

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Who Would Have Thought Mo Williams Could Drop 52 Points? - Mo Williams dropping 52 points? No, that’s not a typo. It’s real life for the Indiana Pacers, who were on the receiving end of that surprise performance from the Minnesota Timberwolves veteran guard. Geez…what was in Mo’s Gatorade on Tuesday night? Nobody — and we mean nobody — expected that. Probably not even Mo himself.(Photo: Minnesota Timberwolves via Instagram)

Bledsoe's a Bad Man - Eric Bledsoe doesn’t back down from anyone. Ain’t that right, Kyrie Irving? What’s there not to like about a cat who stays in attack mode?(Photo: Phoenix Suns via Instagram)

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Bledsoe's a Bad Man - Eric Bledsoe doesn’t back down from anyone. Ain’t that right, Kyrie Irving? What’s there not to like about a cat who stays in attack mode?(Photo: Phoenix Suns via Instagram)

Pistons Coming Alive - Motor City is alive and well with the Detroit Pistons on a tear through the NBA recently, winning nine of their last 11 games, including a big road victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night. Greg Monroe and his string of double-doubles are a reason for Detroit’s turnaround.(Photo: Detroit Pistons via Instagram)

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Pistons Coming Alive - Motor City is alive and well with the Detroit Pistons on a tear through the NBA recently, winning nine of their last 11 games, including a big road victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night. Greg Monroe and his string of double-doubles are a reason for Detroit’s turnaround.(Photo: Detroit Pistons via Instagram)

Coach Cal's All-Star Vote Goes To... - Gotta love a players’ coach like John Calipari. The Kentucky coach rocks a DMC headband here, making it clear he’s casting his All-Star vote for former Wildcat and current Sacramento Kings star DeMarcus Cousins. Boogie gets BET.com’s vote too.(Photo: Sacramento Kings via Instagram)

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Coach Cal's All-Star Vote Goes To... - Gotta love a players’ coach like John Calipari. The Kentucky coach rocks a DMC headband here, making it clear he’s casting his All-Star vote for former Wildcat and current Sacramento Kings star DeMarcus Cousins. Boogie gets BET.com’s vote too.(Photo: Sacramento Kings via Instagram)

President Obama Had the Spurs Over the White House - President Obama honored the defending champion San Antonio Spurs at the White House on Monday, cracking as many old-folks jokes as possible, referencing the squad’s veteran players. A presidential roast if you will.(Photo: NBA via Instagram)

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President Obama Had the Spurs Over the White House - President Obama honored the defending champion San Antonio Spurs at the White House on Monday, cracking as many old-folks jokes as possible, referencing the squad’s veteran players. A presidential roast if you will.(Photo: NBA via Instagram)