Durant Greets Macao Crowd Ahead of Rockets-Mavericks China Games

Tipoff set Friday, 8 a.m. ET on NBA TV

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 47m1 min read

🗣️ “KD! KD! KD!” @KDTrey5 arrives in Macao to a hyped-up crowd! Kevin Durant and the Rockets will face the Mavericks i Via @NBA on X

What happened: Kevin Durant arrived in Macao to “KD! KD! KD!” chants from fans. The Houston Rockets face the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, Oct. 9 at 8:00 a.m. ET on NBA TV.

Why it matters: The Macao date is an early preseason test before the 2026-27 season. It puts Durant alongside Houston in an international showcase against Dallas.

What to watch: Both teams continue preparations in Macao this week. Tipoff comes Friday morning to open the two-game slate.

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