Kevin Durant Makes NBA History as Rockets Defeat Warriors to End Eight-Game Winning Streak
Kevin Durant continues to climb the NBA’s all-time scoring records, moving into seventh place on the league’s all-time regular-season field goals made list as the Houston Rockets defeated the Golden State Warriors 115-108.
Durant reached 11,331 career field goals, moving ahead of Shaquille O’Neal, who finished his career with 11,330. The milestone puts the Rockets superstar among some of the greatest scorers in NBA history, with LeBron James leading the list.
The 37-year-old celebrated the achievement with another important contribution on the court, finishing with 20 points and five assists. Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson also scored 19 points apiece, helping Houston secure an impressive home victory.
Sengun was particularly influential, adding 13 rebounds and nine assists to his 19 points. Fred VanVleet contributed 18 points, six assists, four three-pointers and three steals, while Jabari Smith Jr. recorded 14 points and eight rebounds.
Houston’s victory also ended Golden State’s eight-game winning streak. The Warriors struggled after Stephen Curry left the game in the first quarter with right abdominal soreness and did not return.
Without their leading star, Golden State struggled to maintain its offensive rhythm. Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg led the Warriors with 25 points and 10 rebounds, while Brandin Podziemski added 22 points.
The Rockets eventually took advantage and secured a valuable 115-108 win, giving Durant another memorable night in a career filled with historic achievements.
For Houston, it was a statement victory against one of the Western Conference’s strongest teams. For Durant, moving ahead of Shaquille O’Neal on the all-time field goals list was another reminder of his remarkable longevity and scoring ability.
