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Kevin Durant Reaches 31,000 Points as Rockets Beat Suns to Improve to 15-5

The 37-year-old’s efficient 28 points pushed Houston to 15-5, leaving him within reach of Wilt Chamberlain and Dirk Nowitzki on the all-time scoring list.

Dec 5, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) drives to the basket as Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) defends during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Durant became the eighth NBA player to hit 31,000 career points, reaching the mark with an early first‑quarter jumper after two free throws against his former team.
  • He finished with 28 points on 11-of-17 shooting in three quarters, bringing his career total to 31,024 in Houston’s 117-98 win over Phoenix.
  • Houston moved to No. 2 in the West at 15-5, powered by Amen Thompson’s season-high 31 points as the Rockets won their fifth game in six outings.
  • At his current scoring pace, Durant sits 395 points behind Wilt Chamberlain (31,419) and 536 behind Dirk Nowitzki (31,560), marks he could surpass this season if healthy.
  • The milestone came months after Durant arrived in a record seven-team trade; he and coach Ime Udoka lauded the longevity and teamwork behind his scoring run.