Kevin Durant wowed in his Houston debut, dropping 20 points on 7-for-10 shooting in 23 minutes as the Rockets beat the Jazz 140-127. Alperen Şengün acted as the offense’s hub with 13 points and 13 assists, while Amen Thompson flashed two-way impact with 19 points and six assists. Houston leaned into pace, transition, and second-chance opportunities, and Durant’s gravity opened lanes for teammates. The team’s preseason lineup blends veterans with a dynamic second unit, hinting at strong depth and flexible rotations once the regular season begins.