The Houston Rockets faced the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night in a key Western Conference matchup reflecting the close contest between two top teams. Entering the game, Houston held the fourth spot in the West with a 28-16 record, just trailing the Spurs by two games. A major factor in the Rockets’ strong position has been Kevin Durant, whose scoring and shooting continue to elevate the team’s performance.
In his 19th season, Durant is maintaining an impressive average of over 26 points per game, with his ability to sink shots from long range remaining central to his effectiveness. Early in the first quarter, Durant nailed a three-pointer that gave Houston a seven-point lead. This basket was significant, marking his 2,291st made three-pointer, which moved him into 10th place on the NBA’s all-time three-point scoring list.
Surpassing Vince Carter to Enter Top 10
By reaching this landmark, Durant passed Vince Carter, the former Toronto Raptors star, despite having played nearly 400 fewer games. This achievement underscores Durant’s efficiency and consistency from beyond the arc throughout his career. At halftime, the Rockets led 62-54, with Durant contributing 13 points. He continued his hot shooting in the second half, hitting another three-pointer to extend Houston’s lead to 10 points early on.
Rockets’ Playoff Hopes Boosted by Team Depth and Rising Talent
The Rockets are currently positioned to make a significant playoff run, buoyed by a deep and versatile roster. Alongside Durant, rising talents such as Alperen Sengun and third-year forward Amen Thompson have shown substantial improvement this season. Additionally, Reed Shepard continues to provide valuable scoring off the bench, adding to the team’s overall strength.
Potential Roster Moves Could Create a Powerhouse Duo
Despite their talent, the Rockets may still need an extra star to truly challenge the Western Conference’s top teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder. Rumors have circulated about Houston’s possible interest in acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo, which would pair two of the league’s elite players. A Durant-Giannis duo would present a formidable force capable of competing at the highest level.
“History for KD!
With this three Kevin Durant has moved to 10th all-time in total threes made 🎯 pic.twitter.com/0x0vyJpIPx”
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) January 29, 2026
History for KD!
With this three Kevin Durant has moved to 10th all-time in total threes made 🎯
pic.twitter.com/0x0vyJpIPx— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) January 29, 2026
