Durant Hits Two Milestones: Moves to 10th All-Time in Three-Pointers, Joins Elite 30+ Club at 37

On January 27, in an NBA regular-season clash, the Houston Rockets staged a thrilling comeback against the Memphis Grizzlies at home. Trailing by 10 points in the first half, the Rockets, led by Kevin Durant and Alperen Şengün, closed the gap to just one point by the end of the third quarter. In the fourth, Houston surged ahead, pulling away with a double-digit lead, while Durant hit critical three-pointers to seal the comeback. The Rockets defeated the Grizzlies 108-99, completing a season sweep and extending their winning streak to two games, leaving Memphis with three consecutive losses.

Durant posted 33 points and 8 rebounds, Şengün contributed 33 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists, Jalen Green added 17 points and 7 rebounds, while Amen scored 8 points with 8 rebounds and 14 assists. Durant’s total three-pointers moved him to 10th on the all-time list, and he became only the fifth player in NBA history over the age of 37 to score 30+ points in three consecutive games, joining the ranks of Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Karl Malone.

Game Recap: In the first quarter, Şengün led Houston to an early 14-5 advantage, but Memphis responded with a 16-6 run to take the lead. The quarter ended with Houston trailing 23-24. In the second quarter, both teams traded leads, and the Rockets were down 51-54 at halftime.

In the third quarter, Houston relentlessly closed the gap behind Durant’s leadership, ending the period just one point behind at 76-77. In the fourth, the Rockets executed a 12-2 run, with Durant hitting consecutive key threes to solidify their lead and secure the victory.

This triumph showcased Durant’s dominance on both ends of the court and confirmed that even at 37, he maintains elite-level performance, giving the Rockets a formidable boost.