Rockets' Kevin Durant Downplays 3-Point 4th Quarter After Lakers Loss

His final-period field goal attempts were brought up to Durant at his post-game press conference. However, he brushed it off and said that basketball is a team sport. He added that since he put in some effort during the previous quarter, it shouldn't matter.

“Well, it’s a team game,” Durant said. “Me getting two shots shouldn’t matter. We got six guys with double-figure shot attempts, and guys were pretty efficient tonight, too… I don’t think that’s a talking point.

“I just think the overall game on the defensive side of the ball in the fourth quarter, they made shots. We didn’t. I don’t think my two shot attempts lost us this game in the fourth.” 

The Rockets lost the season series against the Lakers, 1-2. On Monday, KD and his team suffered a 100-92 loss, and they didn't make any adjustments. LA boldly risked throwing many defenders on the two-time Finals MVP in the absence of sufficient shooting surrounding Durant.

After the defeat, the Rockets star took ownership of the loss and told reporters that he should've produced more points despite the Lakers' defense.

“I just felt like I lost the game for us tonight,” Durant said. “It’s that simple. Of course, we probably could make more 3s, but it’s on me. I mean, to be honest, I’m the offense and the opposing team is going to use all their resources and not let me get comfortable.”

The Rockets are currently fifth in the Western Conference after suffering their 27th loss of the season on Wednesday. The team will continue its five-game homestand on Friday against the Atlanta Hawks. Although the Hawks aren't title favorites, they have been on a roll recently, winning 11 straight games.