US EditionKevin Durant passes Michael Jordan for No 5 on NBA scoring list in Rockets’ win
- Saturday night in Houston, Kevin Durant moved past Michael Jordan into fifth on the NBA career scoring list with 32,294 points, scoring 27 in the Houston Rockets' win over the Miami Heat.
- Earlier this year Durant passed Dirk Nowitzki on the all-time scoring list and kept up a good enough pace to pass Jordan mere months later.
- Durant's late-quarter shooting — two right-corner 3s — produced the decisive scoring swing after he had 21 points entering the fourth quarter and hit a 3-pointer with less than five minutes left.
- The Rockets honored Durant with a video tribute before the final possession, prompting fans to rise as Rockets coach Ime Udoka said Durant remains focused on team goals.
- Durant, 37 and in his 19th season after a trade from Phoenix, averages 25.7 PPG and trails Kobe Bryant's 33,643 points by about 1,300, making a pass this season unlikely.
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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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Clayton NewsNBA 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.
Kevin Durant Speaks On Passing Michael Jordan's Career Points
The Houston Rockets hosted a historic moment last night of Kevin Durant passing Michael Jordan on the all-time scoring list. Durant reached an astonishing 32,294 career points to move ahead of Jordan for fifth in the record books. Houston won an exciting game thanks to Amen Thompson tipping in an offensive rebound after a miss from Durant at the buzzer to defeat the Miami Heat 123-122.Durant spoke candidly about being able to pass a name most st…
Kevin Durant Breaks Silence After Passing Michael Jordan on All-Time Scoring List During Rockets–Heat
After surpassing one of his idols, Dirk Nowitzki, in January, Kevin Durant was looking forward to the next man on the list. Michael Jordan’s 32,292 points were always an achievable target, which the Rockets star earned against the Miami Heat. From an eight-year-old, KD first glimpsed His Airness when the Chicago Bulls took on your hometown Washington Bullets in the first round of the NBA playoffs. To surpass the legend was an emotional moment. “…
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