Overview
- - Houston beat Atlanta 117-95, stopping the Hawks’ 11-game winning run at Toyota Center.
- - Kevin Durant scored 25 points and passed Wilt Chamberlain to become fifth on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.
- - Before taking questions, Durant asked reporters, “How was the body language… How was the vibes?” drawing laughs in the press room.
- - Durant said he is an easy target after losses and described hate-watchers with a harsh metaphor while urging that winning quiets the noise.
- - Jabari Smith Jr. said the locker-room vibes are good, and Alperen Şengün emphasized constant communication, countering recent pundit critiques of Houston’s offense and leadership.