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Takeaways: Jalen Green breaks out as Rockets rout Kings, climb back to .500

Jalen Green dropped a game-high 23 points on elite efficiency in 26 minutes, and it led the #Rockets to a third straight win in Monday’s blowout of Sacramento.

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Alperen Sengun enjoys career-high 12 assists as Rockets blast Kings

In only 26 minutes, Alperen Sengun had 17 points, 8 rebounds, and a career-high 12 assists as Houston (3-3) routed Sacramento to win its third straight game.

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Winning streak: Rockets blast Kings as Dillon Brooks, Jabari Smith Jr. shine

Dillon Brooks and Jabari Smith Jr. combined for 47 points and 20 rebounds on elite shooting as Houston bullied its way past Sacramento and into a winning streak.

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Rockets 128, Hornets 119: With another 20-10 game, Fred VanVleet leads way to first win

Fred VanVleet had another 20+ point and 10+ assist game and led the Rockets to their first win of the season in Wednesday’s victory over Charlotte.

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Rockets pick up 2024-25 contract options of Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason

Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr., and Tari Eason all had their contract options for the 2024-25 season officially picked up by the Rockets.

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NBA execs poll: Where Rockets rank among top young players to build around

In a poll of NBA execs, Houston’s Amen Thompson and Jabari Smith Jr. were viewed among the league’s top 10 players to build around who are under 25 years old.

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Warriors at Rockets, Oct. 29: Live stream, how to watch, TV channel, start time

After a late collapse in San Antonio, Alperen Sengun and the #Rockets (0-2) will look to finish the job in Sunday’s home opener versus Golden State (1-1).

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Takeaways: Alperen Sengun duels Victor Wembanyama as Spurs rally past Rockets

Alperen Sengun and Fred VanVleet each had 20-point double-doubles, but Houston’s missed free throws proved costly in an overtime loss at San Antonio.

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Takeaways: Magic stifle Rockets as Jalen Green, Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr. struggle in opener

It was a rough opening night for Jalen Green, Amen Thompson, and Jabari Smith Jr. as Orlando’s defense suffocated the #Rockets en route to a 116-86 win.

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Rockets reaction: Amen Thompson dazzles, Jalen Green returns healthy to finish off 4-1 preseason

In Friday’s #Rockets win, Jalen Green made a healthy return with 20 points in 28 minutes, and Fred VanVleet and Amen Thompson had their most efficient games yet.

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Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. leads Rockets in short-handed loss to Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs

Jabari Smith Jr. led the short-handed #Rockets with 20 points (50% FG) in 24 minutes, but Houston still suffered its first preseason loss on Wednesday in San Antonio.

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Takeaways: Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore rally Rockets past Spurs

Despite trailing most of the way, the preseason #Rockets improved to 3-0 with Monday’s late rally in San Antonio. Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore were standouts.

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Rockets at Spurs, Oct. 16: Live stream, how to watch, TV channel, start time

In the first of three games in 11 days between the teams, Jabari Smith Jr. and the #Rockets visit San Antonio on Monday. Victor Wembanyama is sitting out.

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Takeaways: Rockets blast Pelicans as Jabari Smith Jr. leads preseason rout

#Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. was dominant with 22 points and 9 rebounds on elite efficiency as Houston routed the Pelicans in Thursday’s exhibition.

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Report: Rockets to pick up contract options on Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason

The #Rockets will pick up the 2024-25 contract options on Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr., and Alperen Sengun, the Houston Chronicle reports.

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Rockets at Pelicans, Oct. 12: Live stream, how to watch, lineups, start time

Alperen Sengun and the #Rockets hit the road for the first time in the 2023-24 preseason with Thursday’s matchup versus Zion Williamson and New Orleans.

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Takeaways: Cam Whitmore dazzles off bench as Rockets win preseason opener

Cam Whitmore followed up his dynamic summer-league run with 15 points (60.0% FG, 75.0% on 3-pointers) in Houston’s preseason opener, leading the #Rockets to a win over Indiana.

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Pacers at Rockets, Oct. 10: Live stream, how to watch, TV channel, start time

In Houston’s 2023-24 preseason opener, Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks will play their first game in #Rockets jerseys when Indiana comes to town on Tuesday night.

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Day 3 Rockets practice updates: Reggie Bullock debuts in training camp

Reggie Bullock made his #Rockets debut and Alperen Sengun impressed in Thursday’s training-camp scrimmage. “I heard great things about the direction the organization is going,” Bullock says.

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Day 2 Rockets practice updates: Training camp continues in Louisiana

Ime Udoka, Fred VanVleet, and Alperen Sengun met with reporters Wednesday after the second day of #Rockets training camp. Here’s what we saw and learned.

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Day 1 Rockets practice footage: Training camp opens in Louisiana

As #Rockets training camp opens in Lake Charles, Jabari Smith Jr. and Jalen Green each had standout moments in Tuesday’s scrimmage (with Green finishing an alley-oop from Fred VanVleet).

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Jock Landale, Boban Marjanovic ready to provide guidance, competition for Rockets

“Offensively, he’s got it all. He didn’t need too much help, there,” Jock Landale says of Alperen Sengun. “I think where I can help is just pushing him, defensively.” #Rockets

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Third-year leap? Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun motivated to win for Rockets

“I’m tired of losing,” Jalen Green says entering his third NBA season. “I’ve proven I can score. I’ve proven I can pass. It’s just the winning thing.” #Rockets

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Alperen Sengun earns high ranking among NBA’s top centers of 2023-24 season

#Rockets big man Alperen Sengun checks in at No. 13 on the @HoopsHype top centers list, one spot ahead of Oklahoma City’s Chet Holmgren and just behind Milwaukee’s Brook Lopez.

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Where Rockets rank among NBA’s 23 best players under 23 years old

In a new set of rankings, Houston’s Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, Tari Eason, and Jabari Smith Jr. all checked in among the NBA’s best 23 players who are under 23 years old. #Rockets

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