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 Kevin Durant Made NBA History In Suns-Rockets Game
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On Friday evening, the Phoenix Suns are playing the Houston Rockets in Texas. During the game, Kevin Durant made NBA history by passing Carmelo Anthony (28,289) for ninth on the all-time scoring list.  Following Anthony, the next player for Durant to pass will be Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal (28,596). Via The Phoenix Suns: "9TH ALL-TIME.   Continuing to rise in the history books. Congrats, KD! " Durant entered the evening with averages of 28.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.3 blocks per contest while shooting 53.5% from the field and 43.7% from the three-point range in 49 games. He is 35 years old but is still among the best players in the league and made his 14th NBA All-Star Game.  During Friday's game, Durant also moved ahead of Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing (9,702) for 17th on the all-time field goals list. Following Ewing, the next player for Durant to pass will be Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins (9,963).  Via The NBA: "Congrats to @KDTrey5 of the @Suns for moving up to 17th all-time in field g

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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