Durant Scores 31 Points as Rockets Dominate Second Half and Roll Past Short-Handed Hawks 104-86

Kevin Durant, Rockets errupt in second half to stifle Hawks

Kevin Durant scored 31 points to spark the visiting Houston Rockets to a strong second half and a 104-86 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday.The Rockets, who scored only 37 points in the second half in Wednesday's loss to San Antonio, shook off the travel fatigue to outscore the Hawks 61-44 over the final two quarters and win the first of two meetings between the clubs.Houston has won six of its last eight games. The loss ended Atlanta's four…

Durant scores 31 points as Rockets dominate second half and roll past short-handed Hawks 104-86

ATLANTA (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 31 points and the Houston Rockets beat short-handed Atlanta 104-86 on Thursday night, ending the Hawks' four-game winning streak.

NBA Highlights: Rockets 104, Hawks 86

Kevin Durant scored 31 points and Josh Okogie had a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds as the Houston Rockets beat the Atlanta Hawks 104-86.