Kevin Durant Surpasses Michael Jordan for 5th in All-Time Scoring
Kevin Durant scored 27 points and reached a major career milestone Saturday night in Houston. Amen Thompson’s buzzer-tip sealed a 123-122 win for the Rockets over the Miami Heat.
Durant reaches the milestone
Durant moved past Michael Jordan on the NBA career scoring list. The basket increased his total to 32,294 points, two more than Jordan.
The play pushed Kevin Durant past Michael Jordan, placing him 5th on the league’s all-time scoring list. The achievement drew an emotional reaction from Durant.
How the finish unfolded
Miami rallied late and closed to 119-118 with 46.3 seconds left after a 9-2 run. Simon Fontecchio hit a three during that surge.
Reed Sheppard then scored in the lane to make it 121-118 with 12.7 seconds left. Bam Adebayo followed with two free throws.
With 5.4 seconds remaining, Jabari Smith Jr. was called for goaltending on a Fontecchio layup. That gave Miami a 122-121 lead.
Durant’s long attempt at the buzzer bounced off the rim. Amen Thompson tipped the ball in as time expired.
Key stats and turning points
Bam Adebayo led Miami with 32 points and grabbed a career-tying 21 rebounds. The Heat suffered their fourth straight loss.
Adebayo’s strong rebounding followed his 83-point game on March 10. That remains the second-highest single-game total in NBA history.
Houston built momentum earlier in the fourth with a 15-0 run. Jabari Smith Jr. hit two threes, while Reed Sheppard and Aaron Holiday added triples during that stretch.
Durant also hit consecutive three-pointers to push a lead to 117-109. He moved past Jordan on the second of those shots.
Leaders and highlights
- Kevin Durant: 27 points, passed Michael Jordan to move into 5th all-time.
- Bam Adebayo: 32 points, 21 rebounds (tied career high).
- Final score: Houston Rockets 123, Miami Heat 122.
Filmogaz.com covered the game in Houston. The matchup provided a dramatic finish and a historic scoring milestone.
