The Utah Jazz were the latest to fall, 129-101, to the Houston Rockets. As in most of their 13 wins this season, Kevin Durant & Co. showcased their offensive firepower, but above all their domination on the offensive glass.

In November, Ime Udoka’s team made league history by grabbing 42% of all available offensive rebounds – the highest monthly average ever recorded in the NBA by a wide margin.

Our bigs have to box out – we can’t afford to be lazy in that part of the game. It’s on us and on our willingness to go get every ball. For our bigs, it’s like being in the trenches.

Kevin Durant

Against Utah, Houston collected 15 offensive boards (just below their league-leading season average of 16.7) and secured the win behind 27 points from Alperen Sengun, 25 from Durant, 15 from Jabari Smith Jr., and a timeless Steven Adams with a 13-point, 12-rebound double-double.

When you’re a big, you’re always on the floor battling in the trenches. It’s almost like being a defensive tackle or an offensive lineman.

Kevin Durant on Steven Adams

After the win, KD highlighted all the work Houston’s frontcourt puts in without taking anything for granted, while relying on a roster loaded with talent, size, and mobility. From Amen Thompson – a 6’8’’ forward who can play point guard – to the 6’11’’ Adams, who looks rejuvenated this season, to the surprising impact of rookie Reed Sheppard.

Houston has found a way to make its system click, proving to be a team built for record-breaking basketball.