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HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 02: Kevin Durant looks on during the Singles match between Frances Tiafoe of the United States and Rinky Hijikata of Australia on Day 4 of the Fayez Sarofim & Co. U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship at River Oaks Country Club on April 02, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
On Friday evening, the Houston Rockets are playing the Minnesota Timberwolves (at home) in Texas.
Kevin Durant had 14 points, four rebounds and two assists while shooting 6/7 from the field in his first 12 minutes of playing time.
Rockets Star Kevin Durant Made NBA History
GettyKevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets warms up prior to a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on March 29, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
In addition to his strong start to the game, Durant also made NBA history.
Will Guillory of The Athletic wrote: “Kevin Durant is already up to 10 points in the 1st quarter. He needed 7 coming into tonight to reach 2,000 points this season. He’s officially the first player in NBA history to score 2,000 points in a single season after turning 37 years old.”
GettyKevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets handles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Toyota Center on April 09, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
Durant (who is in his first season with the Rockets) came into the night with averages of 25.9 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.7 assists per contest while shooting 51.8% from the field and 41.4% from three-point range in 77 games.
He is in his 19th NBA year (and 18th playing).
Rockets This Season
GettyKevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets reacts during the first half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 07, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.
The Rockets came into the night with a 51-29 record in 80 games, which has them as the fifth seed in the Western Conference.
They are in the middle of an eight-game winning streak (and 29-10 at home).
Following the Timberwolves, the Rockets will play their final game of the 2026 regular season on Sunday when they host the Memphis Grizzlies.
GettyKevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the first half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 07, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Durant was traded to the Rockets (via the Phoenix Suns) over the summer.
He has also spent time playing for the Brooklyn Nets, Oklahoma City Thunder and Golden State Warriors.
The two-time NBA Champion is looking to help lead the Rockets to the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2018 (when James Harden was still on the roster).
Real App wrote (on March 27): “Kevin Durant becomes the oldest Rockets player ever to record 25+ PTS & 10+ AST.”
GettyKevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets speaks with the media during NBA Media Day at Toyota Center on September 29, 2025 in Houston, Texas.
Timberwolves Right Now
The Timberwolves entered play as the sixth seed in the Western Conference with a 47-33 record in 80 games.
They will host the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday at the Target Center.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar