Commanders fan Kevin Durant reacts to Jahymr Gibbs’ celebration

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January 18, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) celebrates a touchdown with teammates in the first quarter against the Washington Commanders at Ford Field. Mandatory credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images

January 18, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) celebrates a touchdown with teammates in the first quarter against the Washington Commanders at Ford Field. Mandatory crediting: David Reginek-Imagn Images

The Detroit Lions showed why they have the NFL’s most explosive offense on their second possession of Saturday’s NFC Divisional Round game against Washington’s commanders.

Sophomore running back Jahmyr Gibbs touched the ball four times for 48 yards, including a one-yard touchdown to give Detroit an early 7-0 lead.

When Gibbs scored, he celebrated. And his celebration was a familiar one if you’re an NBA fan — specifically, a Kevin Durant fan. Gibbs mocked Durant’s dance.

This wouldn’t be a big deal as most would consider Gibbs to be paying tribute to one of the NBA’s top stars. However, Durant is a Washington fan — a massive fan. And he predicted a commander’s victory over the lions.

Here’s the touchdown celebration and Gibbs pulled it off.

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As expected, Durant watched and responded.

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Overall, though, Durant should be pleased as the Commanders went into halftime with a 31-21 lead.

This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Commanders fan Kevin Durant reacts to Jahymr Gibbs’ celebration