Kevin Durant surpassed Wilt Chamberlain for seventh place on the NBA's all-time scoring list during the Houston Rockets' 111-105 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on January 10, 2026. The 37-year-old star scored 30 points in the game at Moda Center, reaching 31,435 career points. Despite the milestone, the Rockets could not hold onto a late lead.
In a closely contested matchup at Portland's Moda Center, the Trail Blazers rallied from a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter to secure a 111-105 victory over the Houston Rockets. The game marked a historic moment for Kevin Durant, who entered needing 15 points to eclipse Chamberlain's 31,419 career total. With 7:57 left in the third quarter, Durant's 3-pointer lifted him to 31,422 points, passing the legendary center who once averaged 50.4 points per game in 1962.
Durant finished with 30 points and 12 rebounds, also surpassing 8,000 career boards. He tied Chamberlain's mark earlier with a free-throw line jumper in the second quarter, as Houston led 56-55 at halftime. The milestone drew warm applause from the crowd and a hug from Blazers interim coach Tiago Splitter, whom Durant praised for the city's class. "To be amongst the greats is always an honor," Durant said postgame. "Wilt is somebody I studied and tried to look up to as much as I can... I'm grateful to reach that and inspired by what he produced for the game of basketball."
Rockets coach Ime Udoka highlighted Durant's work ethic, noting it did not surprise him given the forward's daily dedication. However, the achievement was one of few bright spots for Houston, which has lost three of its last four. Forward Jabari Smith Jr. took blame for his inefficient 13-point outing on 6-of-21 shooting, saying, "I've got to make some shots -- simple as that." The team is also monitoring forward Tari Eason's right ankle sprain from the game.
Chamberlain, a two-time champion who died in 1999, remains an icon for his 100-point game and rebounding prowess. Durant, a 15-time All-Star in his 18th season, now trails only Dirk Nowitzki's 31,560 points for sixth place. LeBron James leads the list with 42,601.
