Durant Hits Game-Winner, Blasts Former Suns Team in Emotional Rockets Victory

Kevin Durant hit a game-winning triple with 1.1 seconds left to lead the Houston Rockets to a 100-97 victory over his former team, the Phoenix Suns. Durant finished with 26 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 block, marking his third double-double and extending his 20-plus point streak to 11 games. Post-game, he emotionally stated the Suns "booted him out" and made him a "scapegoat." With Alperen Sengun injured, the Rockets will heavily rely on Durant, who is also set to play in the NBA China Games 2026.