The Brooklyn Nets, fielding a depleted roster, were overwhelmed by Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets in a lopsided matchup on Jan. 1, 2026.
Durant spearheaded Houston’s effort, powering the Rockets past the short-handed Nets in a game that quickly tilted in the home team’s favor. Brooklyn, missing multiple regulars, struggled to keep pace and never seriously threatened after halftime.
The defeat underscored the Nets’ depth issues while highlighting the immediate impact of Durant with his new club. Houston controlled the contest from the opening tip and cruised to a comfortable victory as the New Year began.
Source: New York Post
