Houston Rockets want walk to match the talk against Washington Wizards
The Straits Times
Houston, third in the Western Conference, are coming off a 115-105 loss at Miami. Read more at straitstimes.com.
WASHINGTON – Feisty Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets are in Washington on March 2 night (March 3 morning, Singapore time) to take on the sagging Wizards in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Houston, third in the Western Conference, are coming off a 115-105 loss at Miami on Feb 28. In that contest, Durant and Heat star Tyler Herro had a heated conversation in the first quarter near the Heat bench – resulting in both players getting technical fouls.
Durant, in his 18th season, remains one of the best talkers – and scorers – in the NBA. He leads the Rockets with 26.2 points a game and is shooting 39.9 per cent from three-point range.
“I think we both needed a jolt of energy to start the game. I got respect for Tyler. He has respect for me. I appreciate his competitiveness and vice versa. I am mad we got techs though,” Durant, 37, said as he reflected on that game.
“It was just talk. I just think it’s a natural part of the game.”
The Rockets will again be counting on his aggression, and his scoring, following his 32 points against Miami.
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