Kevin Durant Leads Rockets to Eighth Consecutive Victory Over Sixers
Eight straight! Kevin Durant scores 29 as Rockets (51-29) beat Sixers
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Kevin Durant scored 29 points, leading the Houston Rockets to a 113-102 victory against the Philadelphia 76ers, marking their eighth consecutive win. With this victory, the Rockets (51-29) remain tied for fourth in the Western Conference standings with the Los Angeles Lakers as the regular season nears its end.
- 01Kevin Durant scored a game-high 29 points with 55.6% shooting efficiency.
- 02The Rockets achieved their eighth straight win, improving their record to 51-29.
- 03Houston is currently tied with the Los Angeles Lakers for the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference.
- 04The Rockets led by as many as 28 points before withstanding a late rally from the Sixers.
- 05Next, the Rockets will face the Minnesota Timberwolves, who are locked into the No. 6 spot.
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In a commanding performance, Kevin Durant (37) led the Houston Rockets to a 113-102 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, scoring a game-high 29 points with 55.6% shooting efficiency. This win marks the Rockets' eighth consecutive victory, bringing their season record to 51-29. Houston remains tied with the Los Angeles Lakers for the fourth seed in the Western Conference, although the Lakers hold the tiebreaker. The Rockets showcased their dominance by leading by as much as 28 points in the third quarter, despite a late rally from the Sixers that cut the deficit to five points. Durant's crucial three-pointer in the final minute helped secure the win. Other notable performances included Amen Thompson and Jabari Smith Jr., both contributing 19 points each. The Rockets will next face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, April 10, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. Central.
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The Rockets' winning streak boosts their playoff positioning, enhancing local excitement and engagement for fans in Houston.
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