Rockets edge Suns 100-97 on Durants buzzer-beating three-pointer

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The Houston Rockets secured a 100-97 win over the Phoenix Suns, despite trailing by 13 points in the second half. Kevin Durant led the way for the Rockets, scoring 26 points and adding 10 rebounds and four assists. Jabari Smith Jr chipped in with 17 points and seven rebounds.

In other games, the Los Angeles Clippers edged the Golden State Warriors 103-102, despite Stephen Curry’s 27 points. Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 24 points, while Ivica Zubac added a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds.

The Charlotte Hornets also secured a surprising 124-97 road victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Brandon Miller paced the Hornets with 28 points, while Miles Bridges had a 17-point, 11-rebound double-double.

Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets topped the Philadelphia 76ers 102-99 in overtime, despite being without seven of their top eight scorers and all five starters. Jalen Pickett led the way for the Nuggets with a career-high 29 points.

The Oklahoma City Thunder suffered their first regular-season home defeat against an Eastern Conference opponent since March 2024, and their first loss versus an Eastern team in a year. The Clippers also handed the Warriors their second straight loss.

In other games, the Houston Rockets’ teammate, Kevin Durant, nailed a game-winning three-pointer with 1.1 seconds remaining to secure the win over the Suns.

Source: Al Jazeera