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Kevin Durant Surpasses Jordan, Secures Win with Rockets

3/23/2026

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Durant Surpasses Jordan

Kevin Durant surpassed Michael Jordan to become fifth on the NBA all-time scoring list, reaching 32,294 points during the Houston Rockets' 123-122 victory over the Miami Heat.
Durant scored 27 points, including a pivotal fourth-quarter three-pointer.
Amen Thompson secured the win with a buzzer-beater tip-in after Durant missed a potential game-winner.
Durant is in his 19th season with Houston and aims to surpass Kobe Bryant, who has 33,643 points, next.

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Thompson's Buzzer-Beater

Amen Thompson hit a buzzer-beater to give the Houston Rockets a 124-123 win over the Miami Heat.
Kevin Durant scored 27 points, moving past Michael Jordan on the all-time scoring list.
Bam Adebayo had 32 points and 21 rebounds for the Heat.
Reed Sheppard had 23 points and 14 assists, and Houston won its second straight game to improve to 43-27.

History

Historical Context

In 2023, Kevin Durant surpassed Michael Jordan to rank fifth on the NBA's all-time scoring list with 32,294 points. This milestone underscores the evolution of scoring in the league, which has seen a 30% increase in average points per game since the 1980s. The ongoing competition among elite players, including Kobe Bryant's record of 33,643 points, continues to shape player legacies.

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Durant Surpasses Jordan

Kevin Durant surpassed Michael Jordan to become fifth on the NBA all-time scoring list, reaching 32,294 points during the Houston Rockets' 123-122 victory over the Miami Heat.
Durant scored 27 points, including a pivotal fourth-quarter three-pointer.
Amen Thompson secured the win with a buzzer-beater tip-in after Durant missed a potential game-winner.
Durant is in his 19th season with Houston and aims to surpass Kobe Bryant, who has 33,643 points, next.

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