On Friday evening, Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets played the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center.
The Rockets won by a score of 110-105.
Durant finished the victory with 39 points, four rebounds, seven assists, two steals and one block while shooting 11/18 from the field and 6/8 from three-point range in 40 minutes of playing time.
Kevin Durant Moved Ahead Of LeBron James On All-Time NBA List
In addition to his performance, Durant also moved ahead of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James on an impressive all-time list.
Via Real App: “Kevin Durant passes LeBron for the most games by a forward with 35+ PTS on 80% TS.”
Kevin Durant passes LeBron for the most games by a forward with 35+ PTS on 80% TS. pic.twitter.com/oeoBRr7zca
— Real App (@realapp) January 17, 2026
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Durant is in his first season playing for the Rockets.
At 37, the future Hall of Famer is averaging an impressive 26.3 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.0 blocks per contest while shooting 51.6% from the field and 40.4% from three-point range in 37 games.
Via The NBA: “Kevin Durant LIT IT UP for Houston in a hard-fought win over MIN! 🚀 39 PTS (most as a Rocket) 🚀 4 REB 🚀 7 AST 🚀 2 STL 🚀 6 3PM”
Kevin Durant LIT IT UP for Houston in a hard-fought win over MIN!
🚀 39 PTS (most as a Rocket)
🚀 4 REB
🚀 7 AST
🚀 2 STL
🚀 6 3PM pic.twitter.com/ho6bGdtifM— NBA (@NBA) January 17, 2026
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With their victory over Minnesota, the Rockets are now 24-15 in 39 games, which has them as the fifth seed in the Western Conference.
They have gone 5-5 over their last ten games (and are 13-3 at home).
Following the Timberwolves, the Rockets will play their next game on Sunday when they host Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans.
On the other side, James still remains a productive player at the age of 41.
He is currently averaging 22.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, 6.9 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 51.4% from the field and 32.1% from three-point range in 22 games.
On March 16, Durant and the Rockets will host James and the Lakers in Houston.
