Kevin Durant came up clutch for the Houston Rockets on Sunday against the Orlando Magic, giving them a 117-113 win in overtime. During the final moments of the overtime period, Durant’s late-game heroics pushed the Rockets to win the game. With the clock winding down, the two-time champion had a one-on-one moment with Magic forward Tristan da Silva.
Durant drove towards the free-throw line and had a pull-up jump shot to give the team the advantage. The veteran star led the Rockets with his 35 points, five rebounds and six assists on 54.2% shooting. All-Star center Alperen Sengun dominated the stat sheet with 30 points, 12 rebounds, eight assists and two blocks.
Easy. Money. 🎯 pic.twitter.com/4V77egbcKo
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) November 17, 2025
With the victory, Houston now has a 9-3 record and is ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers (10-4) for third place in the Western Conference. The Rockets extended their winning streak to four games. On Wednesday, the team will have a one-game road trip against the Cleveland Cavaliers for a chance to capture their 10th win of the 2025-26 NBA season.
Following the win, fans went on a frenzy online, especially with Kevin Durant’s clutch basket. Here are some of what the fans said.
“He’s better than LeBron I stg😭😭” a fan said.
“He might just be the greatest of all time,” another fan commented.
“I knew he was good, but wow not this good,” one fan was surprised.
“World on the line give me KD ☠️🤏🏽” a fan commented.
World on the line give me KD ☠️🤏🏽 https://t.co/PszK0uao7C
— Cino (@CashEmDaily) November 17, 2025
“Absolute bucket with ice in his veins,” someone commented.
“My goat still a cold blooded killa,” a comment read.
“That’s why you go out and get a Kevin Durant,” a fan approved the Durant trade.
How has Kevin Durant performed for the Rockets this season?
The main reason why the Rockets pursued trading for Durant over the summer was that they believed they could contend this season. The roster move has paid off, since Houston has secured the third spot in the West early in the new campaign.
Last season, the Texas-based team was also a powerhouse in the regular season. However, they crumbled in the postseason. Jalen Green, the team’s go-to scorer last year, underperformed. It was one of the reasons why they couldn’t get past the first round. But with Durant, the team has a real shot at contending.
The 15-time All-Star is averaging 25.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.2 assists through 11 games this season. It’s early in the year, but KD has already proved his value to his new team. Additionally, he’s been healthy so far. This is a good sign for the Rockets, as they seek a fruitful year.
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