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The Rockets dug out of a 21-0 first-quarter hole Tuesday, with Durant leading seven double-digit scorers on his way to 24 points (8-of-20 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), five three-pointers, four rebounds, and three assists in the win over the Suns.
Fantasy Impact
The victory pulled Houston into a tie for fourth in the West — though the Lakers hold the tiebreaker — and the Rockets are now just one game behind the Nuggets for third with three games remaining.
Kevin Durant posted a near triple-double for the Rockets Sunday night, dishing out eight assists, grabbing eight rebounds, and scoring 31 points (10-17 FG, 3-6 3PT, 8-9 FT) while also blocking three shots in a 117-116 win over the Warriors.
Fantasy Impact
Durant continues a dynamic stretch on both ends of the floor, grabbing four or more rebounds, dishing out six or more assists, and scoring 19 or more points in each of his last five games. The superstar forward continues to reward fantasy managers with an elite option as part of a versatile Houston starting five, averaging 25.9 points, 4.8 assists, and 5.4 rebounds per game while carrying a usage rate of 26.4% so far this season.
Kevin Durant flirted with a triple-double for the Rockets Friday night, dishing out six assists, grabbing five rebounds, and scoring a team-leading 25 points (8-12 FG, 2-4 3PT, 7-8 FT) while also blocking two shots in a 140-106 win over the Jazz.
Fantasy Impact
Durant continues a dynamic stretch on both ends of the floor, grabbing four or more rebounds, dishing out six or more assists, and scoring 19 or more points in each of his last five games. The veteran forward remains one of many explosive options in the Houston lineup for fantasy managers, averaging 25.8 points, 4.7 assists, and 5.4 rebounds per game while carrying a 26.3% usage rate so far this season.
Durant led Houston in assists Wednesday with nine — just one shy of a double-double — finishing with 19 points (7-of-16 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), five rebounds, two three-pointers, one block, and two turnovers in the win over the Bucks.
Fantasy Impact
Nine assists on only two turnovers is the kind of efficient playmaking that makes the overall line useful even on a quieter scoring night, and the performance helped extend Houston's winning streak to four.
Kevin Durant flirted with a triple-double for the Rockets Friday night, grabbing six rebounds, dishing out 10 assists, and scoring 25 points (8-14 FG, 3-7 3PT, 6-7 FT) while also recording one steal in a 119-109 win over the Grizzlies.
Fantasy Impact
Durant continues an impactful stretch on both ends of the floor, dishing out three or more assists, grabbing three or more rebounds, and scoring 25 or more points in each of his last five games. The superstar forward continues to offer fantasy managers a consistent lineup option while leading a versatile Houston starting five on a nightly basis, averaging 25.0 points, 4.6 assists, and 5.4 rebounds per game while carrying a usage rate of 26.3% so far this season.