Durant Surpasses 32,000 Points, Doncic Fires Back at All-Star Criticism

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant reached a significant milestone, scoring 40 points in a 113-108 victory over the Orlando Magic, propelling him past the 32,000-point mark for his career. Meanwhile, Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic responded to recent comments made by Durant regarding effort in the NBA All-Star Game, and Kon Knueppel of the Charlotte Hornets broke the record for three-pointers made by a rookie.

Durant Joins Elite Scoring Club

Durant’s 40-point performance against the Magic brought his career total to 32,006 points. This places him among an exclusive group of NBA players to achieve this feat, joining LeBron James, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone, Kobe Bryant, and Michael Jordan. He is now just 286 points behind Michael Jordan’s career total of 32,292.

“KD” now has 32,006 points

The Rockets have now won three consecutive games and hold a 37-22 record, maintaining third place in the Western Conference. The Magic, with a 31-27 record, currently occupy a Play-in spot in the Eastern Conference.

Knueppel Sets New Rookie Three-Point Record

Kon Knueppel had a record-breaking night, sinking 8 of 12 three-point attempts. This performance allowed him to surpass Keegan Murray’s previous rookie record of 206 three-pointers, set during the 2022-23 season. Knueppel now has 209 three-pointers on the season, leading the entire NBA in that category, with Tyrese Maxey of the Philadelphia 76ers in second place with 191.

Despite his impressive shooting, Knueppel faces a challenge to reach Stephen Curry’s all-time single-season record of 402 three-pointers.

Knueppel’s eight three-pointers helped the Charlotte Hornets secure a 109-133 victory over the Indiana Pacers. The Hornets (29-31) have won 13 of their last 16 games and are firmly in the playoff contention.

Lakers Fall to Suns

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered their third consecutive defeat, falling 113-110 to the Phoenix Suns, who were without Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks. Luka Doncic led the Lakers with 41 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists, but received limited support. LeBron James contributed 15 points, while Austin Reaves finished with 14 points after a potential game-tying three-point attempt missed.

Grayson Allen paced the Suns with 28 points, while Collin Gillespie added 21 points.

The Lakers now hold a 34-24 record, remaining in sixth place in the Western Conference. The Suns (34-26) are closing the gap, trailing closely behind in seventh place.

Other Notable Results

The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Brooklyn Nets 110-126, achieving their eleventh consecutive win, their longest winning streak since 2015. The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Clippers 88-94. The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Miami Heat 124-117, and the Atlanta Hawks defeated the Washington Wizards 126-96. The Sacramento Kings beat the Mavericks 121-130, the Chicago Bulls fell 112-121 against the Portland Trail Blazers, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Utah Jazz 118-129.

FAQ

How many points does Kevin Durant have in his career?

Kevin Durant has 32,006 points as of February 27, 2026.

Who holds the NBA record for most three-pointers in a season?

Stephen Curry holds the NBA record for most three-pointers in a season with 402.

What did Luka Doncic say in response to Kevin Durant’s comments?

Luka Doncic stated that the lax attitude towards the All-Star game existed before he and Nikola Jokic entered the league.

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