Kevin Durant passes Wilt Chamberlain on career scoring list

Kevin Durant passes Wilt Chamberlain on career scoring list

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Key Points:

  • Kevin Durant surpassed Wilt Chamberlain to become seventh on the NBA’s all-time career scoring list by hitting a 3-pointer during the Houston Rockets' game against the Portland Trail Blazers, reaching 31,422 points.
  • Durant, who needed 15 points to eclipse Chamberlain's 31,419, is currently behind Dirk Nowitzki, who holds sixth place with 31,560 points.
  • At 37 years old and in his 18th NBA season, Durant is a 15-time All-Star and also surpassed 8,000 career rebounds during the same game.
  • Rockets coach Ime Udoka praised Durant’s work ethic, while Blazers coach Tiago Splitter expressed admiration for Durant’s consistent scoring