Kevin Durant Makes History: Enters Top 10 All-Time Scorers

Kevin Durant achieved an impressive feat during the NBA game, moving up to 10th place in the all-time scoring list, despite his team, the Phoenix Suns, suffering a loss against the Denver Nuggets.

The 35-year-old entered the game needing 17 points to surpass Moses Malone’s standing. He scored 30 points, bringing his career total to 27,423 points.

However, despite Durant’s performance, it was insufficient to prevent his team from experiencing a 119-111 defeat.

Nikola Jokic played exceptionally for the Denver team, contributing 21 points and providing 16 assists. All five starters scored at least 15 points, solidifying the victory for the Nuggets.

In other NBA action, the Orlando Magic secured a franchise-record nine straight wins by beating the Washington Wizards 130-125. German forward Franz Wagner scored 31 points, and Paolo Banchero added 28 points for Orlando.

The Dallas Mavericks, missing Luka Doncic due to the birth of his daughter, suffered a 108-94 loss at home to the Memphis Grizzlies, with Desmond Bane scoring 30 points.

Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid was absent as the Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Boston Celtics, despite a third-quarter ejection of Jayson Tatum.

Other game results included the New York Knicks’ 119-106 win against the Toronto Raptors, and the San Antonio Spurs’ 121-106 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, marking the Spurs’ 14th consecutive defeat.

The Spurs’ number one draft pick Victor Wembanyama did not play due to a tight right hip.