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Durant scores 35 points as Rockets hold on to beat Hornets 105
Durant's 35 points, including crucial late free throws, helped the Rockets overcome an 11-point deficit and secure a 105-101 victory over the Hornets.
- On Thursday night, Kevin Durant made two free throws with 3.2 seconds left for the last of his 35 points, sealing a 105 win for the Houston Rockets over the Charlotte Hornets.
- Trailing early, Houston erased an 11-point first-half deficit by outscoring Charlotte 29-19 in the second quarter as part of a 17-2 run and eight first-half blocks.
- Alperen Sengun's spinning reverse layup and baby hook pushed Houston's biggest lead to 95-84 with five minutes left while Jabari Smith Jr. added 15 points on 67% shooting and Reed Sheppard contributed 13 points, four rebounds, three assists, a steal, and two blocks.
- Houston Rockets improve to 34-20 overall with the comeback road victory, extending their streak to five straight wins after the All-Star break.
- The Rockets will continue the road trip in New York on Saturday after evening the season series with Thursday's win.
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KMJ-AF1Big shots late lift Rockets, who cool off Hornets
Kevin Durant poured in 35 points on 14-for-20 shooting as the Houston Rockets fended off the host Charlotte Hornets for a 105-101 victory in the first game after the All-Star break Thursday night.
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Durant scores 35 points as Rockets hold on to beat Hornets 105-101
Kevin Durant made two free throws with 3.2 seconds left for the last of his 35 points, and the Houston Rockets held on to beat the Charlotte Hornets 105-101 on Thursday night.
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Durant's Late Heroics Propel Rockets Past Hornets in Charlotte Thriller
Key Takeaways: Kevin Durant scored 35 points, including two decisive free throws with 3.2 seconds remaining, as Houston edged Charlotte 105-101 The Rockets overcame an 11-point first-half deficit to seize their biggest lead at 95-84 with five minutes to go in the fourth quarter Grant Williams led the Hornets with 20 points, while Brandon Miller […] The post Durant’s Late Heroics Propel Rockets Past Hornets in Charlotte Thriller appeared first on…
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