This is what the Houston Rockets envisioned when they traded for Kevin Durant.
The former MVP and 15-time All-Star scored 39 points to push the Rockets to a 110-105 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in a clash of top Western Conference contenders.
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Minnesota held a narrow 82-81 lead after a tightly contested third quarter. But the Rockets outscored the T-Wolves 19-9 midway through the fourth quarter to take a 100-91 lead on a 3-pointer by Jabari Smith Jr. Durant scored 10 points during that run.
However, Julius Randle and Jaden McDaniels led the T-Wolves on a 12-5 surge, trimming the Rockets’ lead to 105-103 with 1:09 remaining in regulation. From there, Durant made four free throws to boost Houston’s lead to 109-103 with 22.1 seconds left.
Anthony Edwards did not play for Minnesota, sitting out his second consecutive game with a right foot injury. Altogether, the T-Wolves star has missed five games this season with right foot issues.
This story will be updated.
