{"id":632662,"date":"2026-03-01T17:07:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T17:07:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/632662\/"},"modified":"2026-03-01T17:07:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T17:07:42","slug":"rockets-kevin-durant-makes-history-as-he-surpasses-kobe-bryant-in-stunning-scoring-stat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/632662\/","title":{"rendered":"Rockets\u2019 Kevin Durant makes history as he surpasses Kobe Bryant in stunning scoring stat"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rockets\u2019 Kevin Durant makes history as he surpasses Kobe Bryant in stunning scoring stat<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Houston Rockets<\/a> suffered a 115-105 loss to the Miami Heat on Saturday, officially snapping a three-game winning streak for the club. Despite the loss, Kevin Durant<\/a> managed to make NBA history by surpassing Kobe Bryant in a stunning scoring stat.<\/p>\n

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Durant recorded his 30th point late in the fourth quarter by scoring on a fast break layup. That bucket made it the 432nd time<\/a> in his career that he has scored at least 30 points in a game. The 37-year-old forward bumps Bryant out of the top five all-time in most 30-point games in a career.<\/p>\n

Kevin Durant finished the game against the Heat with 32 points, five rebounds, eight assists, and two blocks. He shot 60.0% from the floor and 25.0% from beyond the three-point line. He led the Rockets in points, as Amen Thompson finished with the second most with 20.<\/p>\n

The 18-year veteran has been a scoring machine throughout his entire career. He\u2019s so efficient, even this late in his career, that Kendrick Perkins called Kevin Durant<\/a> \u201cthe Beyonc\u00e9 of the offensive end.\u201d Essentially claiming that Durant\u2019s abilities as a scorer is equivelent to Beyonc\u00e9 winning the Grammy Award 35 times for her musical talent.<\/p>\n

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Durant has been as efficient as ever in Houston, serving as one of the go-to scoring options for the club. He entered Saturday\u2019s game against the Heat, averaging 26.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game while owning a 50.8% field goal percentage and shooting 40.2% from beyond the arc.<\/p>\n

Kevin Durant will have another opportunity to add to his 30-point game feat on Monday, March 2. The Rockets are scheduled to face off against a struggling Washington Wizards team. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. EST that day.<\/p>\n

Related: Rockets\u2019 Kevin Durant, Tee Higgins have jersey swap after Houston-Heat clash<\/a><\/p>\n

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