NBA: Kevin Durant, Rockets roll past short-handed Hawks

ATLANTA — Kevin Durant scored 31 points and the Houston Rockets beat short-handed Atlanta 104-86 in the NBA on Thursday night, 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