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Durant Sinks Former Team, Warriors Fall in Close Contest

Published January 6, 2026, 07:29

In the NBA, the Rockets defeated the Suns 100-97 thanks to a buzzer-beating three-pointer by Kevin Durant against his former team. The Clippers edged out the Warriors 103-102, while the Nuggets beat the Sixers 125-124 in overtime. The Celtics comfortably defeated the Bulls 115-101. Durant led the Rockets with 26 points, Leonard topped the Clippers with 24 points and 12 rebounds, Brown paced the Nuggets with 29 points, and Simmons led the Celtics with 27 points.