Kevin Durant surpasses Wilt Chamberlain in all-time NBA scoring record

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Portland Trail Blazers Defeat Houston Rockets 111-105 Despite Kevin Durant’s Career Milestone

The Portland Trail Blazers edged out the Houston Rockets 111-105 on Friday night, despite Kevin Durant reaching seventh place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. Durant scored 30 points and surpassed Wilt Chamberlain with a three-pointer in the third quarter, bringing his career total to 31,435.

Durant’s milestone came at the 7:57 mark of the third quarter, as he moved past Chamberlain’s record of 31,419 points. The Rockets led 56-55 at halftime but ultimately fell short behind Durant’s scoring output.

The win marked a significant moment for Durant, who has been on pace to pass Dirk Nowitzki for sixth place in the all-time scoring list. LeBron James remains the leading scorer in NBA history with 42,601 career points.

In other games, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 117-116 despite being without several key players due to injury. Jalen Williams scored 26 points and Kenrich Williams added 21 as the Thunder overcame a 21-point deficit in the third quarter to secure the win.

The Milwaukee Bucks also emerged victorious, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 105-101 behind Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 21 points and Kevin Porter Jr.’s four free throws in the final 16.2 seconds.

Source: Al Jazeera