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Durant Surpasses Nowitzki and Makes History in Houston

Published January 19, 2026, 06:35

Kevin Durant achieved a historic milestone in the NBA, moving past Dirk Nowitzki on the all-time scoring list, reaching 31,562 career points. This occurred during the Rockets' 119-110 victory over the Pelicans, where Durant scored 18 points. His achievement was met with a warm ovation and a congratulatory message from Nowitzki himself. Jabari Smith Jr. was the standout performer for the Rockets, scoring 32 points and setting a new career high with seven three-pointers. Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson also made significant contributions. Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy were the leading scorers for the Pelicans. In another game, the Hornets secured an impressive win against the Nuggets with a score of 110-87, led by Brandon Miller's 23 points. The Nuggets played without key players, including Nikola Jokic, resulting in one of their heaviest defeats of the season. Finally, the Bulls defeated the Nets 124-102, tying their head-to-head record. Coby White led the scoring with 24 points, while Nikola Vucevic recorded a double-double.