Nets Rookie’s Miss turns heads
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant delivered one of the funniest highlights of the night with a 120-96 victory over the Brooklyn Nets — and the result was a terrible shot rather than a spectacular basket. Nets rookie Danny Wolf made his first NBA start, launching a three-pointer that missed badly, hit the backboard hard and then bounced off Durant’s face before falling out of bounds. Durant responded immediately, rubbing his face before delivering a memorable line at Wolf’s expense.
The ball hitting Durant’s face turned a routine miss into a comedic moment that quickly spread across social media. On the Rockets’ broadcast, Durant clearly said, “That’s some garbage, Wolf.” The audible clip almost immediately drew laughter from commentators and fan reactions online.
Durant still produced the win
Durant didn’t let that funny moment overshadow his overall performance. He finished the night with 22 points and 11 assists, paced the Rockets’ offense after a strong night from star teammate Amen Thompson, who led Houston with 23 points. The Rockets cruised to victory with a balanced score and strong defense.
Meanwhile, Wolf scored nine points and showed glimpses of promise in his first career start, even if his shooting left something to be desired. The rookie is averaging about 7.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game this season, but his field goal percentage remains below 40 percent. The brutal miss that hit Durant certainly didn’t add to the young Nets guard’s high.
“THAT’S A TRASH ASS MISS, WOLF” 🗑️😭
KD after Danny Wolf’s shot attempt hit him 💀 pic.twitter.com/wjLyMETIgq
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 2, 2026
Fans and social media are responding
Once clips started appearing online, fans had plenty to say. Many took Durant’s response as classic nonsense from one of the league’s all-time leading scorers. Comments ranged from amusement at the shot itself to praise for Durant’s candid moment. Some fans joked that the ball seemed to have a mind of its own, while others pointed out how unusual it is for a shot to deflect so far from the goal.
Social posts emphasized that Durant wasn’t angry — just disappointed — and that his reaction fit the moment perfectly. For many, the exchange became the most memorable part of the game, even more so than the final score.
What it all means
The game showed that even with a comfortable victory, unexpected moments can steal the spotlight. Durant’s performance on the court helped the Rockets get past a Nets team still looking for consistency. Still, that old-fashioned trash talk line will probably get more repeat time.
This episode also highlights how quickly moments go viral in today’s NBA. A missed shot bouncing off a superstar’s face was funny enough on its own, but Durant’s reaction turned it into a meme-worthy moment that fans will talk about long after the final whistle.
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