Overview
- After a 43-42 halftime score, Houston seized control with a dominant stretch following the break.
- Houston turned Atlanta’s turnovers and 22 offensive rebounds into a steady flow of second-chance points.
- Kevin Durant led the way with 31 points on 12-for-22 shooting as Atlanta struggled to contain him at the nail.
- Reed Sheppard and Clint Capela delivered impactful second-half minutes that helped seal the margin.
- The defeat dropped Atlanta to 24-26 and ninth in the East in the second game of a back-to-back after beating Boston.