Kevin Durant's gaffes lead to Warriors' stunning win in Houston

But his miss opened the door for the Warriors to take another three-point lead when Melton (23 points) scored on a putback after the Warriors grabbed two offensive rebounds on the far taller Rockets.

The lead gave Green the chance to thwart Durant again, fouling KD before he could attempt a game-tying three. He missed again from the line, then tried to miss to give his team a chance at another offensive board — but his bank shot went in.

Kevin Durant has complicated history with Draymond Green and the Warriors

Durant won two championships with the Warriors and tore his Achilles in the NBA Finals trying for a three-peat. But he also got into an ugly fight on the bench with Green early in the 2018-19 season, with the power forward shouting expletives at Durant in full view of teammates and TV cameras.

Since then, Durant has played for three different teams without tasting the same success. Green won a title in 2022 but has suffered massive hits to his reputation thanks to a series of dirty plays and suspensions. Both players also love to talk trash — Green on his podcast, Durant on social media (and allegedly on burner accounts).

It was a crucial loss for the Rockets, fighting for position in the tight Western Conference standings. Playing at home, facing a short-handed Warriors team, the Rockets should have handled their business.

The loss stings for the whole team, but especially for the All-Star who is still trying to prove himself away from the place he had the greatest success. Durant will likely think about his misses — and his accidental make — for some time.