On Sunday night, the Houston Rockets found themselves in a barnburner against the Paolo Banchero-less Orlando Magic. That Magic squad had been pushing the Rockets to the limit all night long, but Durant and the Rockets had the final say . After nearly throwing away the game towards the end of regulation, it was Durant that hit the dagger from midrange in overtime, finishing with 35 points on the night in a 117-113 victory.

This win moved the Rockets to 9-3 on the season, being every bit as good as advertised after their eventful offseason coming off a 52-win 2024-25 campaign. Durant, in particular, has been incredible after the Rockets acquired him in a blockbuster trade that required them to part ways with Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks.

In addition to the 35 points he tallied, he al

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