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Kevin Durant filled the stat sheet for the Rockets Friday night, grabbing eight rebounds, blocking one shot, dishing out five assists, and scoring 20 points (8-18 FG, 0-1 3PT, 4-4 FT) in a 106-99 win over the Trailblazers.
Fantasy Impact
Durant continues a solid stretch on both ends of the floor, finishing with one or more assists, five or more rebounds, and 20 or more points in each of his last five games. The veteran forward remains a reliable lineup option as part of a versatile Houston starting five, averaging 26.1 points, 4.5 assists, and 5.5 rebounds per game while posting a usage rate of 26.6% so far this season.
Durant has now scored 30 or more points in five of his last seven games, and Monday's return to his home state of Maryland was no exception — 30 points (8-of-15 FGs, 11-of-11 FTs), seven rebounds, three three-pointers, one block, and one assist in the win over the Wizards.
Fantasy Impact
The free-throw line did heavy lifting with 11 attempts, but six turnovers were the one thing keeping this from being a clean performance across the board.
Kevin Durant flirted with a triple-double for the Rockets Saturday, grabbing five rebounds, dishing out eight assists, and scoring a team-leading 32 points (12-20 FG, 2-8 3PT, 6-6 FT) while also blocking two shots in a 115-105 loss to the Heat.
Fantasy Impact
Durant continues an impactful stretch on both ends of the floor, dishing out three or more assists, grabbing four or more rebounds, and scoring 18 or more points in each of his last five games. The veteran forward continues to reward fantasy managers with elite production as part of a versatile Houston starting five, averaging 26.2 points, 4.6 assists, and 5.4 rebounds per game while carrying a 26.6% usage rate so far this season.
Kevin Durant scored a season-high 40 points (14-28 FG, 2-10 3PT, 10-10 FT) and added eight rebounds, three assists, and two steals in Houston's 113-108 win over Orlando on Thursday.
Fantasy Impact
Durant, who scored 26 of his 40 points in the second half, became the first player in NBA history to record 40 points in a regular season game with five different franchises. He also became the sixth player in NBA history to surpass 32,000 points and he now needs 287 points to pass Michael Jordan for fifth on the all-time scoring list. The 37-year-old is averaging 26.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.5 assists this season and is showing no signs of slowing down.
Kevin Durant led the Rockets offense Saturday night, scoring 30 points (10-26 FG, 4-10 3PT, 6-7 FT) while also dishing out three assists and grabbing six rebounds in a 108-106 loss to the Knicks.
Fantasy Impact
Durant continues an impactful stretch on both ends of the floor since returning from the All-Star break, dishing out three or more assists, grabbing six or more rebounds, and scoring 30 or more points in each of his last two games. The forward continues to reward fantasy managers with elite output on a nightly basis as part of a talented Houston starting five, averaging 26.1 points, 4.4 assists, and 5.4 rebounds per game while carrying a 26.5% usage rate so far this season.