One Saturday, Kevin Durant was present when the Rockets flew to Denver and defeated the Nuggets 115-101. Durant scored 31 points to lead Houston, making five of his six three-pointers that day.
The finest aspect? He seems to have had a great time doing it.
The outrageously amazing celebration that Durant had after draining a three in the fourth quarter to increase Houston’s advantage even more perfectly captures the blast he had.
Kevin Durant new 3PT celly 😂 pic.twitter.com/pZ0jHQsQZN
— NBA Courtside (@NBA__Courtside) December 21, 2025
Kevin Durant’s reaction to David Adelman being ejected 😭. pic.twitter.com/suV0EhZgya
— Rockets Clips (@Rockets_Clips) December 21, 2025
David Adelman, the coach of the Nuggets, was dismissed early in the fourth quarter for voicing his displeasure with the officials.
After a Nuggets bucket, Durant and Denver forward Bruce Brown got into a heated argument. It wasn’t all fun and games, but the ferocious competitor and 18-year veteran was definitely ready for the heated exchange.
In addition to his 31 points and five threes in the victory, Durant added six rebounds, five assists, and a block. Reed Sheppard, a 6-for-9 three-point shooter, scored 28 points for the Rockets off the bench. With the victory, Houston improved to 17-8 and exacted revenge on the Nuggets for Monday’s overtime setback.
