Durant’s 24 Help Rockets Beat Suns 119-105

Durant, who was traded to Houston after 2½ seasons in Phoenix, poured in 24 points and hit five 3‑pointers to help the Rockets rally from a 26‑5 opening lead. Despite a 21‑point early deficit, Houston surged, cutting the gap to 57‑54 at halftime, and took the lead in the fourth quarter. Durant’s 3‑pointer with 4:14 left pushed the Rockets to 111‑96, and they never trailed again, finishing with a 55‑34 rebounding advantage.