Kevin Durant added another landmark to his decorated career, moving into fifth place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list after passing Michael Jordan.
Durant reached the milestone while scoring 27 points in a win over the Miami Heat, a performance that both powered the result and pushed him ahead of Jordan on the career leaderboard.
A milestone night in a win
Durant’s 27-point outing against Miami was enough to elevate him to No. 5 in NBA history in career points, a significant achievement in a scoring era that spans multiple generations. The game served as the setting for the record move, with Durant’s production helping secure the victory over the Heat.
With the jump past Jordan, Durant continues to climb the league’s most storied statistical list, adding another entry to a résumé defined by elite scoring and longevity.