Kevin Durant once again proved why he is one of the most consistent superstars of all time. In the Houston Rockets’ 119-110 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, the veteran scored 18 points and reached a historic milestone: he became the sixth all-time leading scorer in NBA history, surpassing Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki.
The moment came in the final seconds of the game. With 15.2 seconds on the clock, Kevin Durant went to the free throw line needing just one point to break the tie with Nowitzki (31,560). The forward made two free throws, received a standing ovation from the crowd and closed the night with 31,562 lifetime points, a figure that officially puts him in sixth place all-time. Now, the next name on the list is none other than Michael Jordan, who remains fifth with 32,292 points, a number that Durant is starting to look at more and more closely.
Houston wins with Smith Jr. and Thompson on fire
Beyond Kevin Durant’s individual record, the win was the result of a balanced Houston attack.
Jabari Smith Jr. was the top scorer with 32 points (his best mark of the season).
Alperen Sengun contributed 21 points and eight rebounds.
In addition, Amen Thompson added 20 units, helping the Rockets win for the third time in four games.
On the New Orleans side, Trey Murphy III led with 21 points, and Zion Williamson had 20 points and six rebounds.
However, the Pelicans continued their losing streak:
They lost for the fourth time in five games and for the 13th time in their last 15 games.
Durant achieved a historic milestone
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A special tribute from Nowitzki
The closing had a detail that touched many fans:
After the final whistle, the arena showed a video on the giant scoreboard with Dirk Nowitzki congratulating Kevin Durant on the achievement, recognizing his career and the impact he has had on the league.
For the U.S. Hispanic community, these milestones are not just statistics:
These are historic moments that are easy to remember and share.
Being in the NBA’s Top 6 scorers means that Kevin Durant is already in the same legendary group of epoch-making players, and every game of his can bring a new page in the history books.
In addition, this type of record helps to measure something key: longevity and consistency.
Kevin Durant doesn’t need to score 40 points to make history… he just needs to show up at the right time and keep adding, year after year, like the greats do.
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