{"id":512330,"date":"2026-01-02T19:13:24","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T19:13:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/512330\/"},"modified":"2026-01-02T19:13:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T19:13:24","slug":"rockets-kevin-durant-makes-franchise-history-at-age-37-vs-nets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/512330\/","title":{"rendered":"Rockets\u2019 Kevin Durant makes franchise history at age 37 vs. Nets"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rockets\u2019 Kevin Durant makes franchise history at age 37 vs. Nets<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Kevin Durant<\/a> continues to strengthen his Hall of Fame NBA legacy, as he thrives in his first season with the Houston Rockets<\/a>. The organization was unfazed by the former MVP\u2019s age, identifying him as the player who could push the team<\/a> into championship contention following last year\u2019s first-round exit. He certainly looks like the missing link to this point of the campaign, giving the squad a crucial and efficient boost on offense. Durant is already making franchise history<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The 37-year-old scored 22 points on 8-of-15 shooting to go with 11 assists in a 120-96 road win over the Brooklyn Nets, becoming the oldest Rockets player to post 20-plus points ad 10-plus dimes, per the Real App X account. Durant did have six turnovers, but he consistently elevates his squad.<\/p>\n

Although Houston is six and a half games behind the first-place Oklahoma City Thunder, the two-time NBA Finals MVP\u2019s tenure in Space City is going swimmingly.<\/p>\n

Kevin Durant is the Rockets\u2019 top scoring option, even with All-Star big man Alperen Sengun enjoying a career campaign. His offensive mastery is truly something to behold. The six-time All-NBA First-Team selection was averaging 25.5 points per game entering this New Year\u2019s face-off with Brooklyn, while shooting 52.2 percent from the field and 43.7 percent from behind the 3-point line. He appears to have plenty left in the tank.<\/p>\n

Houston (21-10) will continue to lean on Durant. If all goes as planned, he will be a powerful difference-maker in the playoffs. The Rockets have much to do<\/a> before that time arrives, however. They will bring their four-game winning streak to American Airlines Center for Saturday\u2019s matchup versus the Dallas Mavericks (12-23).<\/p>\n

Related: Rockets\u2019 Kevin Durant zings rookie after crazy brick hit him in the face<\/a><\/p>\n

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