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Yahoo Sports Predicts Rockets Kevin Durant to be 2026 All-Star

Kevin Durant's integration onto the Houston Rockets has been more seamless than one could've imagined. Granted, Durant's style of play makes it fairly easy for him to ingratiate himself essentially onto any team.

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Five questions ahead of Houston Rockets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers are hosting Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets for their annual trip to Rocket Arena. The two teams are among the best in the NBA, so it should be an exciting matchup between them.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / November 18

NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Sixers, Tyrese Maxey, Nets

Houston still doesn’t have Fred VanVleet, but you wouldn’t know it by watching the offense. The Rockets are sitting atop the league in offensive rating at 123.4, and it hasn’t looked fluky for a single night.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 18

The New Rockets Still Have Same Old Identity In Gutsy Win

The Houston Rockets gutted out a difficult win over the Orlando Magic in their last matchup, knocking down a few big shots and making clutch plays to deliver an overtime victory over a likely playoff participant.

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The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

How many of the 30 players in NBA history to score in double-figures at least 1,000 times in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'Active 30-point games in an NBA season leaders' quiz

The '2024-25 NBA scoring leaders by team' quiz

Kevin Durant News / Bleacher Report / November 18

Watch: KD on if he sees defenders when he shoots (via @OfficialRockets)

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / November 18

Kevin Durant’s reaction to Reed Sheppard during Magic game spoke volumes, ex-NBA player claims

Kevin Durant showed something in his interaction with Houston Rockets star Reed Sheppard that he hasn’t done with many other previous teammates. The Houston Rockets continued their impressive start to the NBA season on Sunday night, when they defeated the Orlando Magic in overtime.

Kevin Durant News / Hardwood Heroics / November 18

'I Trust Him a Lot Right Now' – Houston Rockets Star Lauds Kevin Durant’s Clutch Performance Vs. Orlando Magic

The Houston Rockets recorded a 117-113 win against the Orlando Magic last Sunday night, as Kevin Durant hit the game-icing midrange jumper with less than 10 seconds left in overtime.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 17

Rockets’ Alperen Sengun opens up about growing relationship with Kevin Durant

Houston Rockets All-Star Alperen Sengun has no reservations over handing the ball to Kevin Durant at the end of games. After Durant scored 30+ points in two Rockets victories against the Portland Blazers (140-116) and against the Orlando Magic in overtime, Sengun knows Kevin’s preparation and track record in clutch situations.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 17

The Rockets Are Showing Up In The Clutch

As expected before the season, the Western Conference standings are tight. Teams are within one to two games of each other from the third seed to the eighth seed.

NBA News / The Predictors / November 17

Rockets survive Magic in OT, 117-113

Kevin Durant scored 35 points and Alperen Sengun added 30 points with 12 rebounds to lead the Houston Rockets to a 117-113 overtime victory over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night.

Houston Rockets News / Ball Exclusives / November 17

Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun’s clutch play leads Rockets over Magic

Kevin Durant is fitting in comfortably in Houston as he gels with his Rockets teammates. On Sunday night against the Orlando Magic, Durant came up big all game long, including in the clutch.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / November 17

Rockets down Magic 117-113 in overtime

The Houston Rockets didn’t exactly play well, but they came away with a win anyway, riding Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun to 117-113 overtime win over the Orlando Magic.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 17

Wagner shines but Durant closes, the Orlando Magic Report Card vs Rockets

The Orlando Magic entered the game without two of their starters - Paolo Banchero & Jalen Suggs - but were able to take the Houston Rockets to overtime, where they fell just short.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 17

Rockets’ Kevin Durant pulls even with Russell Westbrook with latest NBA feat

On Sunday night, the Houston Rockets found themselves in a barnburner against the Paolo Banchero-less Orlando Magic. That Magic squad had been pushing the Rockets to the limit all night long, but Durant and the Rockets had the final say.

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The 'NFL QB rushing TD leaders' quiz

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The 'Men's Final Four hosts since 2000' quiz

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NBA News / Field Level Media / November 16

Rockets rally from down 11 in 4th to top Magic in OT

Kevin Durant scored a game-high 35 points, Alperen Sengun added a 30-point double-double, and the host Houston Rockets claimed a 117-113 overtime victory over the Orlando Magic on Sunday.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 16

Daring Amen to shoot and forcing Durant to pass among 3 keys to Magic win in Houston

The Orlando Magic are on their best win streak of the season, coming off three straight wins after beating the Portland Trail Blazers with the Desmond Bane buzzer-beater, the New York Knicks despite losing Paolo Banchero, and the Brooklyn Nets with the Franz Wagner game-winner.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 16