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NBA Announces Kevin Durant Milestone in Rockets-Clippers Game

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Zahid Rashid | Last updated Feb 11, 2026 9:00 AM ET

Kevin Durant’s blockbuster trade from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets is paying dividends for both the Houston franchise and the 37-year-old forward. The Rockets remain firmly in the NBA title conversation as Durant continues to deliver elite production, averaging 25.9 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.4 assists on elite shooting splits.

Despite the Western Conference being as competitive as ever, Durant has a strong supporting cast around him. Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson have emerged as reliable pillars for Houston, giving the team a legitimate opportunity for a deep postseason run as it continues to build momentum.

The Rockets hosted the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night, and Durant once again led all scorers. The two-time NBA Finals MVP finished with 26 points, six rebounds, three assists and two steals, shooting 8-of-22 from the field and 3-of-7 from beyond the arc to power Houston to a 102-95 victory.

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant during a game against the Memphis Grizzlies.Erik Williams-Imagn Images

Durant’s 26-point performance marked the 1,000th 20-point game of his career, placing him in rare company among NBA legends.

"For the 1,000th time in his career, Kevin Durant has scored 20+ PTS. He joins LeBron James , Karl Malone, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the only players in NBA history to reach this mark," the official NBA page announced on X.

For the 1,000th time in his career, Kevin Durant has scored 20+ PTS ⭐️

He joins LeBron James, Karl Malone, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the only players in NBA history to reach this mark! pic.twitter.com/0gC1AUzJeN
— NBA (@NBA) February 11, 2026

James has 1,309 games with 20 or more points in his career, while Malone and Abdul-Jabbar have 1,134 and 1,122 such games, respectively. Durant, who has played 1,1172 games in his career so far, is likely to overtake the two big men by the end of his career if he maintains the current level of production.

The 16-time NBA All-Star received strong support from his teammates in Tuesday's win. Sengun recorded 22 points, seven rebounds and five assists, while Jabari Smith Jr. added 13 points and 10 rebounds. Thompson chipped in 16 points in his return after missing Saturday’s win over the Oklahoma City Thunder due to an illness.

With the victory, the Rockets improved to 33-19 and sit third in the Western Conference standings. They will face the Clippers again at 8 p.m. ET Wednesday night before heading into the NBA All-Star break. Durant and Sengun are set to participate in the NBA All-Star Game, which is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET Sunday at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, on NBC and Peacock.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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