Top two scorers, Kobe and Durant, meet in the playoffs

From Elias: Kevin Durant and Kobe Bryant faced off in only the fifth playoff series in NBA history matching the players who finished first and second in the league’s scoring race that season. The four previous instances, with the scoring champion listed first:  

1951 West Semis George Mikan (Lakers) Alex Groza (Olympians)  

1993 East 1st Round Michael Jordan (Bulls) Dominique Wilkins (Hawks)  

1995 NBA Finals Shaquille O’Neal (Magic) Hakeem Olajuwon (Rockets)  

1997 NBA Finals Michael Jordan (Bulls) Karl Malone (Jazz)

(Source: ESPN)