On Tuesday night (February 10, 2026), Kevin Durant led the Houston Rockets to a 112-95 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers at Toyota Center. During the game, he reached a monumental career milestone: his 1,000th career game scoring at least 20 points.
He becomes only the fourth player in NBA history to achieve this feat, joining an elite circle:
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LeBron James
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Karl Malone
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Durant finished the night with 26 points (8/22 FG, 3/7 3PT), 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals, going 7-for-7 from the free-throw line. Although his shooting efficiency wasn’t at its peak, he remained the engine for the Rockets on both ends of the floor, particularly with his defensive presence and clutch decision-making late in the game.
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KD’s Incredible Numbers This Season (as of Feb 11, 2026)
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25.9 PPG — Leading the team, about 5 points ahead of Alperen Şengün.
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51% FG — Higher than his career average.
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~40% 3PT — Still lethal from beyond the arc.
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4.4 APG — Matching his career average.
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5.3 RPG — The first time since his rookie season he has averaged under 6 rebounds per game.
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48/51 Games Played — Missing almost no time, averaging nearly 37 minutes per night.
After the game, Head Coach Ime Udoka remarked:
“There are no signs of slowing down. It’s the same Kevin Durant, as efficient as ever. Having him here is great for the group; it’s rubbing off on the younger players. He maintains that same high level of performance every single day.”
Where is Durant in the All-Time Scoring Race?
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He surpassed Dirk Nowitzki in January to become the 6th all-time leading scorer.
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He is currently less than 500 points away from Michael Jordan (32,292 points).
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At his current pace, Durant could potentially surpass Jordan later this season or early next season—propelling him into the All-Time Top 5.
A Heart-to-Heart with Hakeem Olajuwon: “I want my name up there” In a notable interview with Hakeem Olajuwon at the Post Oak Hotel, Durant shared:
“I love it here; I love being a part of the Rockets. Every time I take the floor, I look up at the retired jerseys. It makes me push harder. I’m older now, but I still feel like if I put in the work, maybe one day I’ll be up there with you guys. I’m inspired every day when I see those names.”
This statement wasn’t just a tribute—it was a declaration of KD’s ambition in Houston: he isn’t just here to play; he’s here to leave a legacy.
The State of the Rockets With the win over the Clippers, Houston improves to a 33-19 record, solidifying their hold on the 4th seed in the Western Conference. Durant is more than just a scorer—he is the inspiration elevating the entire roster, especially the youth core. Amen Thompson noted:
“I’ve watched him my whole life, and now I’m playing alongside him. He’s like a big brother. Everything becomes simpler when KD is on the court.”
The Rockets are playing attractive, balanced, and promising basketball—and at the heart of it all is a Kevin Durant who is still playing like he’s 27 years old.
Rockets fans – do you think KD can pass Michael Jordan this season?
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Does he deserve to have his jersey retired at Toyota Center in the future?
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With this current form, how deep can the Rockets go in the playoffs?