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Durant Buries Last-Second 3 to Lift Rockets Over Suns, Says Phoenix 'Kicked Him Out'

The win extends Houston’s surge as the Rockets navigate Alperen Şengün’s absence before a road set in Portland.

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Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) and forward Kevin Durant (7) celebrate Durant’s three-point shot against the Phoenix Suns at the Toyota Center in Houston on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. Houston Rockets won the game 100-97.
Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) celebrates his game-winning three-point shot in the final seconds of game action against the Phoenix Suns at the Toyota Center in Houston on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. Houston Rockets won the game 100-97.

Overview

  • Durant hit a 27-foot three with 1.1 seconds left to seal a 100-97 comeback win after Houston trailed by 13 in the third quarter.
  • He finished with 26 points, 10 rebounds and four assists, going 2-for-12 from deep but converting the decisive attempt.
  • Postgame, Durant said the moment felt personal, claiming he was scapegoated and “kicked out” by the Suns, though he emphasized respect for former teammates.
  • Houston improved to 22-11 with its fifth win in six games and is 3-0 against Phoenix this season; the Suns fell to 21-15.
  • The matchup followed Durant’s offseason trade from Phoenix to Houston in a multi-team deal that sent Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green to the Suns, with Houston now heading to Portland while Şengün remains sidelined by a right ankle injury.