In a dramatic double-overtime season opener, Kevin Durant’s Houston Rockets debut ended in a heartbreaking 125-124 loss to the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder. The game, played on the night the Thunder received their championship rings, was decided in the final seconds, with the veteran star quickly pointing the finger at himself for the outcome.

Durant was direct in his post-game assessment, stating two specific plays cost his team the victory. He explained, “I missed the free throw (at the end of regulation) and I fouled Shai at the end (of double overtime) to put them up one.”

Beyond his self-criticism, Durant presented a view of shared responsibility for closing out games. He remarked, “The team closes the game out, you know? We close games out as a team. I’m not expecte

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