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Thompson's Buzzer-Beater Seals Rockets' Win; Durant Passes Jordan
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 advanced him past Michael Jordan on the NBA's career scoring list.
The Houston Rockets defeated the Miami Heat 123-122 Saturday night thanks to Amen Thompson's last-second tip-in. Kevin Durant scored 27 points during the game in Houston, surpassing Michael Jordan to claim fifth place on the NBA's career scoring list. Durant's career total now stands at 32,294 points, two more than Jordan. Miami had narrowed an eight-point deficit, going on a 9-2 run, with Simon Fontecchio's three-pointer bringing them within 119-118 with 46 seconds remaining. Reed Sheppard made a shot in the lane, increasing Miami's lead to 121-118 with 12 seconds left. Jabari Smith Jr. was then called for goaltending on Fontecchio's layup, putting the Heat ahead 122-121 with 5.4 seconds to play.
Key Facts
- Amen Thompson's tip-in at the buzzer gave Houston a 123-122 win over Miami.
- Kevin Durant moved past Michael Jordan for fifth on the NBA's career scoring list.
- Durant has 32,294 career points.
- Bam Adebayo scored 32 points and had 21 rebounds for Miami.
- Adebayo's 21 rebounds tied his career high.
- The Heat lost their fourth straight game.
- With 5.4 seconds remaining, the Heat led 122-121 after Jabari Smith Jr. was called for goaltending on a layup by Fontecchio.
- Reed Sheppard made a shot in the lane to push the lead to 121-118 with 12 seconds left.