Rockets reporter: Durant and Van Jordan talked about the playoffs during the game yesterday.

According to Rockets team reporter Jackson Gatlin, in the fourth quarter between the Rockets and Trail Blazers yesterday, Durant chatted with VanVleet on the bench about the playoffs.

In the fourth quarter between the Rockets and Trail Blazers, the game had lost its suspense. The Rockets led the Trail Blazers by more than 20 points. Durant was in a very happy mood. He sat on the bench and said to VanVleet: "Is it hard to sit and watch us play? Don't worry, man, you can come back in the playoffs and let's win the championship together." Durant said.

VanVleet replied: "KD, you are awesome. How did you score those difficult goals? With you here, we will definitely win the championship! I will return as soon as possible, and I can't wait to return to the game!"

In this game, Durant made 12 of 19 shots, scored 30 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal, leading the Rockets to a 140-116 victory over the Trail Blazers. The team also achieved three consecutive victories and ranked third in the Western Conference with 8 wins and 3 losses.

VanVleet suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament during offseason training and subsequently underwent surgery. According to the team doctor, VanVleet may return in time for the second round of the playoffs.