Summary
Kevin Durant, who plays for the Houston Rockets, scored enough points in a game against the Portland Trail Blazers to move ahead of Wilt Chamberlain on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. Durant's accomplishment came during a game his team lost 111-105. He now holds seventh place in NBA history for career points.
Key Facts
- Kevin Durant scored a 3-pointer, bringing his career total to 31,435 points.
- This scoring put him ahead of Wilt Chamberlain on the all-time NBA scoring list.
- Durant reached this milestone in 1,156 career games.
- Wilt Chamberlain held his record after playing 1,045 games.
- Kevin Durant's team, the Houston Rockets, lost to the Portland Trail Blazers 111-105.
- The next player ahead of Durant on the scoring list is Dirk Nowitzki with 31,560 points.
- LeBron James is the NBA’s all-time leading scorer with 42,601 points.