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Overreliance on Kevin Durant Could Be The Rockets' Undoing

Just one day after suffering one of their biggest losses of the season, the Houston Rockets bounced back with a clutch victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves with Kevin Durant's best scoring performance this year.

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Rockets' Kevin Durant Wants Texans to Reach Super Bowl

The Houston Rockets are in a slump. They have the look of a play-in tournament team. And based on their record and conference standing (23-15 and sixth in the Western Conference), they may find themselves in the play-in tournament.

Houston Rockets News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / January 17

Kevin Durant turns back the clock as Rockets beat Wolves

The Timberwolves were without Anthony Edwards for the second straight game on Friday night against the Rockets. They nearly toppled Houston, but Kevin Durant's 39 points were too much to overcome in a 110-105 loss.

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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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 17

Rockets’ Kevin Durant has perfect reaction to Rudy Gobert free throw airball

Kevin Durant went viral for his reaction towards Rudy Gobert airballing a free throw during the Houston Rockets’ matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / January 17

Kevin Durant's 39-point effort powers Rockets past Wolves

Kevin Durant capped a 39-point performance by sinking four free throws in the final minute as the Houston Rockets sealed a 110-105 victory over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.

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NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 16

Kevin Durant Speaks Out on OKC Thunder Defense

Oklahoma City, under Mark Daigneault, has enjoyed some of the NBA's best defenses, even turning in a historic unit a year ago on that side of the floor.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / January 16

'If We Had Won This Game, Do We Celebrate It?' – Houston Rockets Star Explains Why They’re Not Worried With Their Blowout Loss Vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

Kevin Durant isn’t too worried about the Houston Rockets’ 111-91 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night, as he believes that it simply wasn’t their night.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / January 16

'Unethical Hooper': NBA Fans Rip Shai Gilgeous-Alexander For Trying To Foul-Bait Kevin Durant

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder visited Houston tonight to face Kevin Durant and the Rockets for the second time this season after opening night, and came away with a resounding 111-91 win.

Kevin Durant Weighs In on Texans’ Super Bowl Chances

The Houston Texans are on an active ten-game winning streak heading into their Divisional Round matchup against the New England Patriots. As the hottest team in the NFL, the Texans continue to gain some support from across the league, with many believing C.J.

Kevin Durant News / HITC / January 14

Kevin Durant hits back at fan mocking empty seats at Houston Rockets game

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant has responded to a fan who mocked him over the empty seats at Tuesday’s 119–113 win over the Chicago Bulls. The post gained traction after a video showed gaps in the Toyota Center crowd early in the first quarter.

Kevin Durant News / Total Apex Sports / January 14

Durant, Rockets Survive 119-113 Thriller Against Bulls to Snap Skid

Tuesday night inside the Toyota Center wasn’t about style points. For the Houston Rockets, it was purely about survival. Coming off a frustrating three-game losing streak where energy and attention to detail had waned, Houston found itself locked in a dizzying, back-and-forth prize fight with the Chicago Bulls.

Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / January 13

Kevin Durant Powers Rockets Past Bulls: 4 Major Takeaways From Win That Ended Houston’s Struggles

The Houston Rockets had lost three straight games going into Tuesday’s game showdown against the Chicago Bulls. In desperate need of a win, their stars stepped up tonight in a well-earned win (119-113) at the Toyota Center, moving up to fifth place in the standings and just two games back from the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 13

Danny Green Ranks Rockets' Kevin Durant as NBA's Second-Best Scorer of All-Time

Kevin Durant is one of the greatest scorers in NBA history. There’s no question about it. No one debates it. Because there’s no debate to be made. The Houston Rockets forward ranks seventh all-time in scoring, having just passed Wilt Chamberlain, and has Dirk Nowitzki and Michael Jordan in his sights.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 12

Kevin Durant, Rockets ruthlessly trolled by Kings after ugly loss

The Houston Rockets have encountered a bit of turbulence as of late, losers of four out of their last five games to slip to play-in territory in the Western Conference.

Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / January 10

Rockers star Kevin Durant passes NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain on all-time list

Kevin Durant didn't need to add more to his resume to cement his legendary status, but he did it nonetheless.

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76ers dominate late to take season series from Magic

Anthony Edwards joins legendary company by surpassing milestone

Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker / January 6

Kevin Durant had message for Suns after game-winner

Kevin Durant had message for Suns after sinking them with game-winner

Durant spent the last two-plus seasons with the Suns before being traded to the Rockets.

Kevin Durant caps Rockets' double-digit comeback with game-winning triple

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Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker / January 5

Kevin Durant caps Rockets' double-digit comeback with game-winning triple

The Houston Rockets were down 13 to the Phoenix Suns in the third quarter of Monday night's game, but that did not stop them from completing a late comeback.

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