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Kevin Durant passes Dirk Nowitzki, moves into sixth on scoring list

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant scored 18 points on Sunday night to pass Dirk Nowitzki and move into sixth place on the NBA's all-time scoring list. Durant made two free throws with 15.2 seconds left in Houston's 119-110 home win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

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The 'Most 30-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

How many of the players with at least 20 30-point, 10-assist games in NBA history can you name in five minutes?

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The biggest 'what if' moment for every NBA franchise

It's hard for everything to go right in the NBA, whether that's due to managerial decisions, bad luck with injuries, or other factors. In league history, there are some moments that stand out, moments that could have gone in a completely different direction and drastically changed the league.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / January 18

Jabari Smith Jr., Kevin Durant power Rockets past Pelicans

Jabari Smith Jr. scored a season-high 32 points, Kevin Durant moved into sixth place on the career scoring list and Amen Thompson provided support with an all-around display as the Houston Rockets claimed a 119-110 victory over the visiting New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 18

Rockets Tried to Keep Dillon Brooks Out of Kevin Durant Trade with Suns

Trade season is here. Well, it's been here, really since December 15th, for the Houston Rockets. That's when they were first able to part with players signed (or resigned) last summer.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 18

Amen Thompson Credits Dillon Brooks for Rockets' Turnaround

The Houston Rockets found themselves in a precarious situation heading into the 2023-24 season. The franchise had just restocked the cupboard, as it pertains to young talent.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 18

At Some Point the Rockets are Going to Have to Limit Kevin Durant's Minutes

When the Houston Rockets first made the trade for Kevin Durant they knew they were getting one of the best offensive players in NBA history and the hope was him with Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson would form one of the best trios in the NBA.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 18

Kevin Durant Explains How Rockets' Youth Energizes Him

Kevin Durant has seen it all. He's in his 19th year in the league. He's the elder statesman on the Houston Rockets. Well, frankly, he'd be the elder statesman on any team.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / January 18

The Houston Rockets’ Best Trade Target

Just 5-5 in their last 10 games, the Houston Rockets (24-15) have fallen adrift outside the Western Conference’s top four. With the trade deadline (Feb.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / January 17

3 Rockets Who Are Reportedly Drawing Interest From Other Teams,Should They Make A Deal?

The Houston Rockets entered the season with expectations of competing for an NBA championship following the acquisition of Kevin Durant. The Rockets got off to a flying start, but they have just a .500 record since December 1.