Durant: It’s good to score 140 points in the first game with this team. I can cooperate with Shen Jing.

October 9th: In the NBA preseason game, the Rockets defeated the Jazz 140-127. After the game, Durant was interviewed on the sidelines.

Q: Kevin, you scored 20 points tonight, 12 of which were scored in the third quarter. How does it feel to be back on the court playing?

KD: It feels great, the NBA season has finally started. Although it is only a pre-season game, the enthusiasm of the fans is already in place. It’s really nice to be able to go out there and make some shots and find a rhythm.

Q: Shen Jing scored a double-double, and Amen Thompson also performed stably as always. What do you think of the current synergy of this team?

KD: We can synergize with each other. Today was the first time our lineup played together and we still scored 140 points. We were moving the ball, I think we had over 30 assists. This is our game formula, and LP (Shen Kyung) is an important part of it.

Q: Reed Shepard is becoming more comfortable as he plays in the game, and you have been encouraging him on the court. What did you think of his performance tonight?

KD: Like I always say to Reid, let him put his head down and rush forward to create opportunities for the team. He did that tonight, especially in transition. We're going to need him to do that as well, so that's good progress.

Q: Finally, this is your first game for the Rockets. What does it mean to win the game in front of your new home fans?

KD: It means a lot, and I look forward to getting more wins in the future.

In this game, Durant scored 7 of 10 shots, 1 of 2 three-pointers, and 5 of 5 free throws in 23 and a half minutes. He efficiently scored 20 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal.

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