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Jalen Green leads the way with 22 points in Houston's 128-108 win over Memphis
Read full article: Jalen Green leads the way with 22 points in Houston's 128-108 win over MemphisJalen Green scored 22 points and six other Houston players scored in double figures in the Rockets’ 128-108 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun agree to contract extensions with Rockets, AP source says
Read full article: Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun agree to contract extensions with Rockets, AP source saysA person with knowledge of the details says Jalen Green has agreed to a three-year, $106 million contract extension with the Houston Rockets and Alperen Sengun has agreed to a five-year, $185 million extension.
Naz Reid helps Wolves gain ground in West with 113-106 win over Rockets
Read full article: Naz Reid helps Wolves gain ground in West with 113-106 win over RocketsNaz Reid had 25 points and six rebounds, Anthony Edwards scored 19 points, and the Timberwolves kept up their push for the Western Conference’s No. 1 playoff seed with a 113-106 win over the Rockets on Tuesday night.
Doncic scores 47 as Mavericks win seventh straight and end Rockets' 11-game win streak
Read full article: Doncic scores 47 as Mavericks win seventh straight and end Rockets' 11-game win streakLuka Doncic had 47 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists, Kyrie Irving added 24 points and seven assists, and the Dallas Mavericks won their seventh straight and snapped the Houston Rockets’ 11-game winning streak with a 125-107 victory on Sunday night.
Rockets on Fire: 10 Consecutive wins propel team towards Play-In Tournament
Read full article: Rockets on Fire: 10 Consecutive wins propel team towards Play-In TournamentEntering the month of March, the Rockets held a 25-34 record and were comfortably absent from playoff conversations in the competitive Western Conference. Roughly 30 days later, the squad sits at 37-35, having won 10 straight games and 12 of their last 13.
Jalen Green scores 27 points, the Rockets beat the Trail Blazers 123-107
Read full article: Jalen Green scores 27 points, the Rockets beat the Trail Blazers 123-107Jalen Green had 27 points, including two statement dunks in the third quarter, and the Houston Rockets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 123-107 on Friday night.
Devin Booker scores 35 points, Kevin Durant adds 24 to help the Suns beat the Rockets, 110-105
Read full article: Devin Booker scores 35 points, Kevin Durant adds 24 to help the Suns beat the Rockets, 110-105Devin Booker scored 35 points, Kevin Durant added 24 and the Phoenix Suns held off the Houston Rockets 110-105 on Thursday night to open a two-game series.
5 questions for Houston Rockets heading into All-Star break
Read full article: 5 questions for Houston Rockets heading into All-Star breakHere are five questions on the Rockets going into the last two months of the regular season as Houston attempts to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2019-2020 season.
And the nominees for the 2024 Houston Sports Awards are...
Read full article: And the nominees for the 2024 Houston Sports Awards are...The 2024 Houston Sports Awards, presented by TDECU, honors both professional and high school athletes and includes the induction of the newest class into the Houston Sports Hall of Fame.
Showcasing excellence: Meet the Houston Sports Awards’ standout Athlete of the Year nominees
Read full article: Showcasing excellence: Meet the Houston Sports Awards’ standout Athlete of the Year nomineesDive into the stories of resilience, record-breaking feats, and outstanding achievements that define these exceptional athletes vying for the prestigious Athlete of the Year title at the Houston Sports Awards.
Pistons fall to Rockets 136-113 in first game since end of 28-game skid
Read full article: Pistons fall to Rockets 136-113 in first game since end of 28-game skidTwo nights after their NBA record-tying 28-game losing streak ended, the Detroit Pistons were blown out 136-113 on Monday night by the Houston Rockets.
The AP All-America team is loaded with 5th- and 6th-year players, including LSU's Heisman-winning QB
Read full article: The AP All-America team is loaded with 5th- and 6th-year players, including LSU's Heisman-winning QBHeisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels from LSU was one of seven players in either their fifth or sixth season of college football selected to The Associated Press All-America team.
Green, Sengun lead Rockets to 105-86 victory over Nuggets in NBA’s In-Season Tournament
Read full article: Green, Sengun lead Rockets to 105-86 victory over Nuggets in NBA’s In-Season TournamentJalen Green scored 25 points, Alperen Sengun added 21 points and 14 rebounds and the Houston Rockets beat the slumping Denver Nuggets 105-86 on Friday night in the NBA’s In-Season Tournament.
Green scores 34 to help Rockets snap 3-game skid with 111-91 win over Grizzlies
Read full article: Green scores 34 to help Rockets snap 3-game skid with 111-91 win over GrizzliesJalen Green scored 26 of his season-high 34 points in the second half to lead the Houston Rockets to a 111-91 win over the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday night.
Sengun has 17 points, 12 assists and 8 rebounds to help Rockets beat Kings, 122-97
Read full article: Sengun has 17 points, 12 assists and 8 rebounds to help Rockets beat Kings, 122-97Alperen Sengun had 17 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds and Jalen Green scored 23 points in the Houston Rockets’ 122-97 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night.
Wembanyama makes tying basket in regulation, then earns his first NBA win as Spurs top Rockets in OT
Read full article: Wembanyama makes tying basket in regulation, then earns his first NBA win as Spurs top Rockets in OTVictor Wembanyama made the tying basket with 20 seconds left in regulation, the opening basket in overtime and finished with 21 points and 12 rebounds in his first NBA victory, helping the San Antonio Spurs beat the Houston Rockets 126-122.
Rockets hire Udoka, add veterans Brooks, VanVleet as they try to escape NBA’s basement
Read full article: Rockets hire Udoka, add veterans Brooks, VanVleet as they try to escape NBA’s basementThe Houston Rockets invested money to bring in veterans Dillon Brooks and Fred VanVleet to play with their young talent this season as they look to take a step forward after three seasons as one of the league’s worst teams.
Rockets prevent Nuggets from clinching West with 124-103 win
Read full article: Rockets prevent Nuggets from clinching West with 124-103 winJalen Green scored 32 points, six others scored in double figures and the last-place Houston Rockets prevented the Denver Nuggets from clinching the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference with a 124-103 victory in their home finale.
Davis has 40, James a triple-double as Lakers beat Rockets
Read full article: Davis has 40, James a triple-double as Lakers beat RocketsAnthony Davis scored 40 points, LeBron James had 18 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds to tie Jason Kidd for fourth place with his 107th triple-double and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets 134-109.
Cavaliers clinch playoff spot with 108-91 win over Rockets
Read full article: Cavaliers clinch playoff spot with 108-91 win over RocketsJarrett Allen scored 24 points and had 14 rebounds, Donovan Mitchell added 22 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers clinched a playoff spot for the first time since 2018, beating the Houston Rockets 108-91.
Green has 31, Rockets beat Spurs again with 142-110 rout
Read full article: Green has 31, Rockets beat Spurs again with 142-110 routJalen Green scored 31 points and the Houston Rockets got a 142-110 victory over San Antonio, beating the Spurs for the second straight night in a matchup of the Western Conference’s worst teams.
Rockets get much-needed All-Star break amid seven-game losing streak
Read full article: Rockets get much-needed All-Star break amid seven-game losing streakHey guys, it’s Ari Alexander with your Rockets newsletter as Houston gets a much-needed All-Star break as the team is on a seven-game losing streak.
Murray hits eight 3-pointers as Kings beat Rockets 140-120
Read full article: Murray hits eight 3-pointers as Kings beat Rockets 140-120Keegan Murray had a career-high 30 points and set a franchise rookie record with eight 3-pointers to help the Sacramento Kings snap a two-game skid with a 140-120 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday night.
Ball injured again as Hornets get 122-117 win over Rockets
Read full article: Ball injured again as Hornets get 122-117 win over RocketsTerry Rozier scored 26 points and the Charlotte Hornets held off the reeling Houston Rockets 122-117 to snap a five-game skid after LaMelo Ball injured his left ankle again.
McCollum leads short-handed Pelicans past Houston Rockets, 119-108
Read full article: McCollum leads short-handed Pelicans past Houston Rockets, 119-108CJ McCollum scored 28 points and the short-handed Pelicans opened up a 31-point lead en route to a 119-108 victory over the struggling Houston Rockets.
Magic rally past Rockets 116-110 for 7th win in 8 games
Read full article: Magic rally past Rockets 116-110 for 7th win in 8 gamesFranz Wagner scored 25 points, rookie Paolo Banchero had 23 points and 13 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic overcame a 15-point second-half deficit to beat the Houston Rockets 116-110.
Jalen Green scores 30 points, Rockets beat Bucks 97-92
Read full article: Jalen Green scores 30 points, Rockets beat Bucks 97-92Jalen Green had 30 points and seven rebounds, Kevin Porter Jr. added 18 points and seven assists and the Houston Rockets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 97-92 on Sunday night to extend their home-winning streak to four games.
Rockets outlast 76ers in 2 OTs; Harden 4 for 19 in return
Read full article: Rockets outlast 76ers in 2 OTs; Harden 4 for 19 in returnJalen Green scored 27 points and Kevin Porter Jr. added 24 to lead the Houston Rockets to a 132-123 double-overtime victory over the Philadelphia 76ers as James Harden struggled through his return from injury.
Andrew Wiggins scores 36 points, leads Warriors past Rockets
Read full article: Andrew Wiggins scores 36 points, leads Warriors past RocketsAndrew Wiggins scored a season-best 36 points and matched his career high with eight 3-pointers, leading the Golden State Warriors past the Houston Rockets 120-101 in the second game of back-to-backs for both teams.
Rockets rally from 16 down to beat Booker, Suns 122-121
Read full article: Rockets rally from 16 down to beat Booker, Suns 122-121Jalen Green scored 21 of his 30 points in the second half and the Houston Rockets overcame a 16-point deficit to stun the short-handed Phoenix Suns 122-121 on Friday night.
Green, Sengun, Smith lead Rockets past Thunder, 118-105
Read full article: Green, Sengun, Smith lead Rockets past Thunder, 118-105Jalen Green had 28 points and a career-high nine assists, Alperen Sengun added 21 points, a career-best 18 rebounds and seven assists, and the Houston Rockets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-105.
Zion Williamson scores 26 as Pelicans beat Rockets 119-106
Read full article: Zion Williamson scores 26 as Pelicans beat Rockets 119-106Zion Williamson scored 26 points and Brandon Ingram iced the game with six points in a 13-0 run in the final 2:07 to power the New Orleans Pelicans to a 119-106 victory over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night.
Antetokounmpo scores 44 points, Bucks rout Rockets 125-105
Read full article: Antetokounmpo scores 44 points, Bucks rout Rockets 125-105Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 44 points and became Milwaukee’s career leader in successful free-throw attempts as the Bucks rolled to a 125-105 victory over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night.
Rockets far from contention, but excited about young talent
Read full article: Rockets far from contention, but excited about young talentFrom the outside looking in, it’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel for a Houston Rockets team that finished with the NBA’s worst record for the past two seasons.
French star Wembanyama set for his first taste of NBA life
Read full article: French star Wembanyama set for his first taste of NBA lifeVictor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson have been linked constantly over the last couple years, with just about every prognosticator anointing them as the top two picks in the 2023 NBA draft.
Before NBA draft lottery, Lakers already made Pelicans lucky
Read full article: Before NBA draft lottery, Lakers already made Pelicans luckyThe New Orleans Pelicans are the lone playoff team among the clubs who can get a boost from lotto luck when the NBA draft lottery is conducted Tuesday night in Chicago.
The first since 2008: Houston Rockets’ Jalen Green named March and April Western Conference Rookie of the Month
Read full article: The first since 2008: Houston Rockets’ Jalen Green named March and April Western Conference Rookie of the MonthJalen Green ended his rookie season on a strong note, and his efforts got recognized in a big way on Monday.
Hawks beat Rockets 130-114 but stay in 9th spot for play-in
Read full article: Hawks beat Rockets 130-114 but stay in 9th spot for play-inTrae Young had 28 points and 11 assists as the Atlanta Hawks wrapped up the regular season with a 130-114 win over the Houston Rockets — a victory that didn’t improve their postseason position.
Edwards has 33, Towns 28, Timberwolves beat Rockets 139-132
Read full article: Edwards has 33, Towns 28, Timberwolves beat Rockets 139-132Anthony Edwards scored 33 points and Karl-Anthony Towns added 28 as the Minnesota Timberwolves built a huge lead and held on for a 139-132 win over the Houston Rockets.
Murray scores career-high 33, Spurs outlast Rockets 123-120
Read full article: Murray scores career-high 33, Spurs outlast Rockets 123-120Dejounte Murray scored a career-high 33 points and the San Antonio Spurs held on for a 123-120 win over the Houston Rockets to inch closer to the final play-in spot in the Western Conference.
Wood makes career-best 8 3s as Rockets down Wizards 115-97
Read full article: Wood makes career-best 8 3s as Rockets down Wizards 115-97Christian Wood set career highs with eight 3-pointers and 39 points as the Houston Rockets used a huge late run to rally for a 115-97 win over the Washington Wizards.
Bane has 24 points, Grizzlies rout Rockets without Morant
Read full article: Bane has 24 points, Grizzlies rout Rockets without MorantDesmond Bane had 24 points and the Memphis Grizzlies overcame the absence of star Ja Morant with balanced scoring in a 122-98 victory over the NBA-worst Houston Rockets on Sunday.
Brogdon & Bitadze lead Pacers to 121-118 win over Rockets
Read full article: Brogdon & Bitadze lead Pacers to 121-118 win over RocketsMalcolm Brogdon scored 25 points and Goga Bitadze added 23, including two key baskets down the stretch, to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Houston Rockets 121-118 on Friday night.
Booker has 36 points, NBA-leading Suns beat Rockets 129-112
Read full article: Booker has 36 points, NBA-leading Suns beat Rockets 129-112Devin Booker scored 36 points,ikal Bridges added 26 and the NBA-leading Phoenix Suns beat the Houston Rockets 129-112 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.
Luka Doncic has 30 points, Mavericks beat Rockets 113-100
Read full article: Luka Doncic has 30 points, Mavericks beat Rockets 113-100Luka Doncic scored 30 points, Dwight Powell tied a career high with 26 and the Dallas Mavericks built a big lead and coasted to 113-100 victory over the Houston Rockets.
Rookie Green has 32 as Rockets down Lakers in OT, 139-130
Read full article: Rookie Green has 32 as Rockets down Lakers in OT, 139-130Rookie Jalen Green scored a career-high 32 points, including 10 in overtime, and the Houston Rockets outlasted the slumping Los Angeles Lakers for a 139-130 win Wednesday night.
Oladipo returns, Herro scores 31, Heat top Rockets 123-106
Read full article: Oladipo returns, Herro scores 31, Heat top Rockets 123-106Victor Oladipo scored 11 points in in his first game in nearly a year, Tyler Herro scored 21 of his 31 points in the second quarter and the Miami Heat beat the Houston Rockets 123-106.
Rockets beat Grizzlies 123-112 to end 12-game losing streak
Read full article: Rockets beat Grizzlies 123-112 to end 12-game losing streakKevin Porter Jr. scored 29 points, Christian Wood added 28 points and 13 rebounds and the Houston Rockets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 123-112 on Saturday night to end a 12-game losing streak.
Cousins leads in Jokic’s absence, Nuggets beat Rockets
Read full article: Cousins leads in Jokic’s absence, Nuggets beat RocketsDeMarcus Cousins, starting in place of ailing Nikola Jokic, scored a season-high 31 points and the Denver Nuggets bounced back from a loss to beat the struggling Houston Rockets 116-101 on Friday night.
Magic, Okeke hand Rockets eighth straight loss 119-111
Read full article: Magic, Okeke hand Rockets eighth straight loss 119-111Chuma Okeke scored a career-high 26 points to lead the Orlando Magic to a 119-111 win over the Houston Rockets in a game between the bottom teams in the NBA’s Eastern and Western Conferences.
Clippers race to early lead, cruise past Rockets 142-111
Read full article: Clippers race to early lead, cruise past Rockets 142-111Marcus Morris Sr. scored 27 points and Luke Kennard added 25 as the Los Angeles Clippers sped to a 17-point lead in the first half and cruised to a 142-111 victory over the Houston Rockets.
Trent has 42; Raptors push streak to 8 with win over Rockets
Read full article: Trent has 42; Raptors push streak to 8 with win over RocketsGary Trent Jr. scored a season-high 42 points, and the Toronto Raptors pushed their season-high winning streak to eight games with a 139-120 victory over the Houston Rockets.
Ingram has 33 to lead Pelicans to 120-107 win over Rockets
Read full article: Ingram has 33 to lead Pelicans to 120-107 win over RocketsBrandon Ingram scored 33 points and tied a career high with 12 assists as the New Orleans Pelicans used a big third quarter to take control of the game and get a 120-107 win over the Houston Rockets.
Collins has triumphant return, Spurs beat Rockets 131-104
Read full article: Collins has triumphant return, Spurs beat Rockets 131-104Keldon Johnson had 28 points and the San Antonio Spurs punctuated Zach Collins’ return from a nearly two-year absence with a 131-106 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night.