Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant moved into seventh place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list in a 111-105 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday.
The four-time scoring champion needed 15 points to pass Wilt Chamberlain, who had 31,419 career points, on the list. Durant reached the mark with 7:56 left in the third quarter, on a 3-point shot.
Durant finished with a game-high 30 points and now has 31,435 career points. He will next chase Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki (31,560 points) for sixth on the list.
Kevin Durant, Rockets vs. Trail Blazers highlights
Kevin Durant stats vs. Portland Trail Blazers
- Points: 30
- FG: 11-for-20 (4-for-9 from 3-point line)
- Free Throws: 4-for-4
- Rebounds: 12
- Assists: 4
- Steals: 0
- Blocks: 2
- Turnovers: 2
- Fouls: 0
- Minutes: 39
When do Rockets play next?
The Rockets will play the Sacramento Kings on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. PT).
This story has been updated with new information.
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