Kevin Durant says the treatment from Thunder fans was a little better this time around and attributes the latest chippiness with Russell Westbrook to their competitive natures. (0:34)

OKLAHOMA CITY - Kevin Durant and his mother, Wanda, believe the hype surrounding Durant and Russell Westbrook has gone too far.

"It's not about me and Russ," the small forward told ESPN after the Golden State Warriors lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-91 on Wednesday. "It's about the Thunder and the Warriors. Myself and Russ are competing out there. That's part of the game. It's basketball. It's not about us. We're just playing the game, and trash talking is part of it. That's all it is."

Westbrook finished an assist short of a triple-double, recording a game-high 34 points and 10 boards. Kevin Durant recorded 21 points and five rebounds.

In his second game playing in Oklahoma City since becoming a member of the Warriors, Durant was showered with boos upon being introduced in the starting lineup, and he was booed every time he touched the ball.