Kevin Durant vs Lauri Markkanen
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Lauri Markkanen
Jazz
· Small Forward / Power Forward / Center
· 7-1
★ 1st optionOut · Returns: 2027-01-04
Kevin Durant (Houston Rockets) vs. Lauri Markkanen (Utah Jazz). In 2026-27, Durant averages 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.6 assists, and Markkanen averages 18.0 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists. They meet on Friday, November 13 at 8:30 PM ET, hosted by the Rockets.
Per-game stats (2026-27)
| 12 | GP | 8 |
| 34.2 | Min | 30.9 |
| 20.9 | Pts | 18.0 |
| 6.1 | Reb | 6.8 |
| 3.6 | Ast | 2.0 |
| 0.6 | Stl | 0.6 |
| 1.3 | Blk | 0.6 |
| 1.3 | 3PM | 3.6 |
| 49.4 | FG % | 38.9 |
| 34.8 | 3P % | 39.7 |
| 85.9 | FT % | 84.4 |
| 63.2 | TS % | 56.7 |
| 23.8 | USG % | 22.7 |
On-court role
Kevin Durant
2026-27: 12 games, 12 starts, 34.2 min per game
Small Forward 52 % · Power Forward 48 %
Lauri Markkanen
2026-27: 8 games, 8 starts, 30.9 min per game
Center 50 % · Power Forward 44 % · Small Forward 6 %
Head-to-head
Possessions in which one guarded the other (all saved seasons) and what the offensive player scored.
- With Durant guarding him, Markkanen scored 8 points (3/8 FG) in 40 possessions.
- With Markkanen guarding him, Durant scored 9 points (3/9 FG) in 37 possessions.