Kevin Durant is chasing Michael Jordan’s spot on the all-time scoring list as the Rockets host the Hawks.
What we know about Friday night’s games
- Kevin Durant (32,242) is 50 points behind Michael Jordan (32,292) for No. 5 on the all-time scoring list as the Rockets host the Hawks on NBA TV (8 ET).
- We’ve also got Knicks-Nets (7:30 ET) and Raptors-Nuggets (9 ET) on League Pass.
MARCH 20, 2026 // 10:26 ET
Rising high for the A
Our top dunk of the evening so far — an 83.1 on the Dunk Score scale.
ONYEKA OKONGWU RISES UP AND THROWS IT DOWN! pic.twitter.com/wSK5bVRuxQ
— NBA (@NBA) March 21, 2026
MARCH 20, 2026 // 10:05 ET
Piston powered
By defeating the Warriors 115-101, the Pistons clinched a top-six spot in the Eastern Conference Playoffs for the second straight year.
NBA.com’s Jeff Zillgitt has more for you about Detroit’s postseason plans.
MARCH 20, 2026 // 9:21 ET
A born scorer at work
Kevin Durant. A historic 3-level scorer.
With 18 PTS through Q2, KD is now 33 away from passing Michael Jordan for 5th on the all-time scoring list! pic.twitter.com/of7WxmNeyP
— NBA (@NBA) March 21, 2026
MARCH 20, 2026 // 8:50 ET
Jalen Johnson soars
The Duke product has 13 triple-doubles this season — nearly doubling the former Hawks’ franchise record of 7.
Jalen Johnson's first 3 shots:
Jumper.
Three.
Layup.The Hawks are hungry for their 12th win in a row! pic.twitter.com/KgAvH9l0qS
— NBA (@NBA) March 21, 2026
MARCH 20, 2026 // 8:15 ET
Entering to chase His Airness
KD is in the building 🔥
He's 51 points shy of passing Michael Jordan for 5th on the all-time scoring list!
ATL/HOU tips off at 8pm/et on NBA TV 🍿 pic.twitter.com/JecyrPZfZa
— NBA (@NBA) March 20, 2026
MARCH 20, 2026 // 6:30 ET
KD chasing MJ
NBA.com’s Shaun Powell has a look at Kevin Durant’s pursuit of Michael Jordan’s No. 5 spot on the all-time scoring list.
Kevin Durant's best basket of 2025-26.
MARCH 20, 2026 // 6:00 ET
Welcome to a six-game night!
Jalen Johnson and the Atlanta Hawks are in Houston to face the Rockets on NBA TV.
Our slate tonight is highlighted by a clash between Jalen Johnson’s Hawks and Kevin Durant’s Rockets on NBA TV (8 ET)
Here’s the complete slate:
