Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) hangs from the hoop after dunking during the first half of an NBA basketball preseason game against the Utah Jazz in Houston, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
HOUSTON — Kevin Durant missed his first three shots Wednesday night in his first action with the Houston Rockets during the NBA preseason.
However, he didn’t miss after that. Durant went on to score 20 points in 23 minutes, leading the Rockets to a 140-127 preseason win over the Utah Jazz.
This game marked Durant’s return after sitting out Houston’s preseason opener.
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