ATLANTA — Kevin Durant scored 31 points and the Houston Rockets beat short-handed Atlanta, 104-86, on Thursday (Friday in Manila), ending the Hawks’ four-game winning streak. The Rockets dominated the second half after leading only 43-42 at halftime. Jabari Smith had 14 points and Reed Sheppard added 13. Sheppard’s 3-pointer gave the Rockets their first 20-point lead, 90-70. The Hawks held out...
