Kevin Durant responds to courtside fan during Rockets vs. Celtics game

Kevin Durant engaged in a brief interaction with a courtside fan during the Rockets' game against the Celtics. The fan, identified as Sami, encouraged Durant to keep shooting, to which Durant replied by suggesting Sami watch his workout videos on YouTube. Despite only attempting six shots, Durant provided a scoring highlight soon after their exchange. The Celtics focused their defense on Durant, allowing teammate Alperen Sengun to excel, contributing 26 points and 10 assists. The game context included Houston needing alternative scoring options as they faced Boston's defensive strategy. Following the game, Durant defended his shot volume during a press conference, stating that the team's victory was more significant than his individual performance.

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