Houston Rockets fans have been patiently waiting for Kevin Durant's debut. It finally came, and it was everything they could have hoped for.
That's not strictly a comment on Durant's performance. Although he was sensational. When he missed his first three field goals, it felt ominous:
When he hit his next seven, Rockets fans knew they were getting Durant as advertised.
Durant's efficient shot-making was always the main draw to bringing him in. That said, there's a corollary effect. Durant's presence on the floor makes life easier for everyone.
That effect was in full display against the Jazz.