On Friday night (January 16, 2026, US time), the Houston Rockets secured a hard-fought 110-105 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves at Toyota Center—thanks largely to another masterclass from Kevin Durant. The 37-year-old delivered his best performance as a Rocket, lifting the team to 24-15 (5th in the West) despite a 5-5 stretch in their last 10 and a strong 13-3 home record.
KD finished with 39 points (season-high with Houston), 7 assists, 4 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block in 40 minutes, shooting 11-18 FG (61.1%), 6-8 3PT (75%), and 11-14 FT. This explosion came after a cold 3PT night vs. OKC (0-5), and he was the difference-maker against a Wolves team missing Anthony Edwards (foot injury). Julius Randle matched with 39 for Minnesota, but Durant’s clutch free throws sealed it.
Check out these fire moments from KD’s dominant night—from powerful dunks to unstoppable threes:
Durant Passes LeBron On An Insane All-Time List
Beyond the box score, KD made history: Per Real App and reports, he surpassed LeBron James for the most games by a forward with 35+ points on at least 80% True Shooting (TS%) in NBA history. This game’s hyper-efficient 39-point outing was the record-breaker.
In his debut season with the Rockets (post-blockbuster 2025 trade), Durant is averaging 26.3 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 4.5 APG, 1.0 BPG over 37 games on 51.6% FG and 40.4% 3PT—still All-NBA level at 37.
Meanwhile, LeBron at 41 remains productive: 22.7 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 6.9 APG, 1.1 SPG in 22 games on 51.4% FG but 32.1% 3PT. Lakers are also 24-15 (6th West), and the epic Durant vs. LeBron showdown is set for March 16, 2026, in Houston.
Rockets next host the New Orleans Pelicans (with Zion Williamson) on Sunday. With KD dropping gems like this, Houston’s Finals dream is alive—though heavily reliant on the Slim Reaper. Rockets fans, this is the KD you traded for!