Kevin Durant Calls Out Fake Quote After Rockets Loss

After Houston’s 128-122 loss to the 76ers, Kevin Durant pushed back on X at a phony quote, asking, "U truly believe I said this or did u let the bait get u??" The fake line read, "I don't get it. I gotta go get 35..." Durant still scored 36 in 44 minutes, and the Rockets sit 26-16 and fourth in the West, so he chose to correct the record rather than stoke drama. Merlin sees a veteran protecting his story. Durant has rarely aired team grievances publicly, even after accusing the Suns of "scapegoating" him earlier this month and reflecting on his Warriors years. By nipping false quotes in the bud, he keeps focus on the court as Houston faces a tough schedule and a back-to-back in Detroit.