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Thompson's Buzzer-Beater Lifts Rockets; Durant Passes Jordan on NBA Scoring List
Amen Thompson's buzzer-beating tip-in secured a 123-122 victory for the Houston Rockets against the Miami Heat. Kevin Durant's 27 points propelled him past Michael Jordan for fifth place on the NBA's career scoring list.
The Houston Rockets defeated the Miami Heat 123-122 Saturday night in Houston. Amen Thompson's tip-in at the buzzer sealed the win. Kevin Durant moved past Michael Jordan for fifth on the NBA's career scoring list, now holding 32,294 points, two more than Jordan. Miami had trailed by eight points, but a 9-2 run closed the gap to 119-118 with 46 seconds remaining, including a three-pointer from Simon Fontecchio. Reed Sheppard made a shot in the lane, pushing Miami's lead to 121-118 with 12 seconds left. Fontecchio's layup put the Heat ahead 122-121 with 5.4 seconds remaining after Jabari Smith Jr. was called for goaltending.
Key Facts
- Amen Thompson's buzzer-beater gave Houston a 123-122 win over Miami.
- Kevin Durant scored 27 points, surpassing Michael Jordan to rank fifth in NBA career scoring.
- Durant's career total stands at 32,294 points.
- Bam Adebayo scored 32 points and matched his career-high with 21 rebounds for Miami.
- The Heat lost their fourth game in a row.
- Reed Sheppard's shot in the lane gave Miami a 121-118 lead with 12 seconds remaining.
- Jabari Smith Jr. was called for goaltending on a layup by Simon Fontecchio with 5.4 seconds left.