US EditionKevin Durant Passes Michael Jordan for No 5 on NBA Scoring List in Rockets’ Win
Durant scored 27 points to surpass Jordan's 32,292 career points during a 123-122 Rockets win, marking a milestone in his 19th NBA season.
- On Saturday, Kevin Durant surpassed Michael Jordan for fifth on the NBA's all-time scoring list, reaching 32,294 career points during the Houston Rockets' 123-122 victory over the Miami Heat.
- The second overall pick in the 2007 draft, Durant navigated a 19-year career interrupted by a 2019-20 season Achilles injury before eclipsing Wilt Chamberlain and Dirk Nowitzki earlier this year.
- Sinking a corner 3-pointer in the fourth quarter provided the milestone; Amen Thompson then secured the dramatic 123-122 win by tipping in a missed shot at the buzzer.
- Despite the accomplishment, Durant said it is 'hard to take in' while competing, though he smirked that he has 'four more to go' to catch Kobe Bryant.
- Projections indicate Durant could surpass Bryant's 33,643 points next season, positioning him within reach of Karl Malone and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar if he maintains health for multiple years.
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Kevin Durant has overtaken legend Michael Jordan in the list of the best NBA points collectors. LeBron James is making the next record, Isaiah Hartenstein is just missing a triple double.
Kevin Durant also made a splash on Saturday's basketball day across the pond. His Houston team narrowly defeated Miami 123-122 in front of their home fans, with the 37-year-old KD contributing 27 points to the win. With this achievement, he moved into fifth place on the all-time scoring list (32,294) and surpassed the legendary and for many the best basketball player of all time Michael Jordan (32,292).
NBA roundup: Rockets’ Kevin Durant becomes 5th on all-time scoring list
Amen Thompson tipped in a Kevin Durant missed jumper at the buzzer, and the Houston Rockets escaped with a wild 123-122 victory over the visiting Miami Heat on Saturday night. Durant passed Michael Jordan’s career 32,292 points for fifth on the NBA’s scoring list with a corner 3-pointer at the 3:35 mark of the fourth quarter. The Heat (38-33) moved ahead on a goaltending call against Jabari Smith Jr. when he attempted to block Simone Fontecchio’…
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NBA roundup: Rockets' Kevin Durant becomes 5th on all-time scoring list
Amen Thompson tipped in a Kevin Durant missed jumper at the buzzer, and the Houston Rockets escaped with a wild 123-122 victory over the visiting Miami Heat on Saturday night.
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