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Rockets Beat Raptors 113-99 Behind Durant’s 29 as Houston Climbs in West

The victory reflected Houston’s season-long pattern of success built on defense, rebounding, efficiency.

Overview

  • Houston improved to 40-24, moving into a temporary tie for third in the Western Conference pending Minnesota’s result.
  • Kevin Durant scored 29 points on 12-of-16 shooting, including 4-of-5 from three, with seven rebounds plus two steals and two blocks.
  • The Rockets shot 50.0% from the field and 41.7% from deep while outrebounding Toronto 52-30.
  • Houston is 12-0 this season when holding opponents under 100 points and 21-1 when keeping foes under 105.
  • The Rockets turned a three-point edge entering the fourth into a comfortable finish, with Jabari Smith Jr. and Amen Thompson scoring 23 each as Toronto fell to 36-28 behind RJ Barrett’s 25 and Scottie Barnes’ 24.