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Rookie Amen Thompson shines in first start for Houston Rockets

Rookie guard Amen Thompson shines in his first start for the Houston Rockets, displaying versatility and contributing solid numbers to the team's success.

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Trail Blazers at Rockets, Jan. 24: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

Fred VanVleet, Jabari Smith Jr., and Jeff Green are all expected to return from recent injuries when Houston hosts Portland on Wednesday night.

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Rockets coach Ime Udoka sees parallels in Amen Thompson, early career Ben Simmons

Ime Udoka on Amen Thompson: “I coached somebody, Ben Simmons, who had similar traits... as far as size and ability to push the pace, and find guys and finish.“

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Reaction: Celtics edge short-handed Rockets as Alperen Sengun posts third career triple-double

Alperen Sengun (24/12/10) had his third career triple-double, but the weary and short-handed Rockets couldn’t complete Sunday’s comeback bid against Boston.

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As injury replacements, Rockets rookies Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore make first NBA starts

With Fred VanVleet (lower back tightness) and Jabari Smith Jr. (left ankle sprain) out, Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore each started in Houston for the first time.

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Takeaways: In pivotal game, Alperen Sengun’s career night lifts Rockets over Jazz

In a game with potentially large standings implications, Alperen Sengun tied his career high with 37 points as Houston rallied past Utah in overtime.

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‘Regressed’: Jalen Brunson sinks Rockets in finale of miserable road trip

In the finale of Houston’s miserable 1-5 road trip, Fred VanVleet and the Rockets couldn’t keep pace with Jalen Brunson (30 points, 7 assists) and the Knicks.

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Takeaways: Defensive slide continues as Sixers star Joel Embiid blasts Rockets

In his return from injury, reigning MVP Joel Embiid was outstanding (41 points, 10 rebounds) and vastly outplayed Alperen Sengun. It led to a blowout Sixers win.

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Takeaways: Cam Whitmore has career night as Celtics rout weary Rockets

Houston ran out of steam on night two of a brutal back-to-back in Boston, but rookie Cam Whitmore had a career night with 22 points and 8 rebounds.

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Reaction: Heat cool off Rockets as Bam Adebayo, Alperen Sengun duel

Star centers Bam Adebayo and Alperen Sengun each played well, but Miami had more shooting help in the second half of Monday’s win over the Rockets.

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Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. sparks Rockets in upset win over Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo

Jabari Smith Jr. (14 points, 12 rebounds, game-high 40 minutes) sparked the short-handed Rockets in an upset win over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks.

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Bleacher Report ranks key Rockets among NBA’s top under-22 players

Bleacher Report’s latest ranking of the NBA’s best under-22 prospects includes both Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith Jr. in the top six. #Rockets

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Alperen Sengun dominates, Cam Whitmore and Amen Thompson break out as Rockets rip Nets

First-round rookies Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore had some of their most encouraging minutes yet as Houston rallied past Brooklyn on Wednesday night.

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In battle of twins, Amen Thompson enjoys career night for Rockets

In a matchup against his twin brother, Rockets rookie Amen Thompson finished with career-highs in points, assists, and minutes played as Houston routed Detroit.

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Thompson twins react to first NBA meeting as Rockets rout Pistons

Rockets rookie Amen Thompson set NBA career-highs in points (12) and assists (6) in Monday’s showdown versus Detroit and his twin brother, Ausar Thompson.

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Takeaways: Rockets blast Pistons as Alperen Sengun leads third-quarter explosion

Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green led the way with a dominant 47-25 third quarter, and that allowed Houston to cruise to Monday’s victory versus Detroit.

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Jabari Smith Jr. rejoins Rockets after missing one game with left ankle sprain

In a very welcome development, Jabari Smith Jr. is back in Houston’s starting lineup after missing only one game with a left ankle sprain.

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Takeaways: Jalen Green snaps slump, but Eric Gordon burns Rockets

Jalen Green snapped his recent slump with 23 points and six 3-pointers, but it couldn’t offset a scorching night by Suns guard Eric Gordon in his return to Houston.

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Takeaways: Alperen Sengun bounces back with huge night as Rockets blast short-handed Mavs

After hearing criticism from Ime Udoka earlier in the week, Alperen Sengun responded with one of his best career games as Houston routed short-handed Dallas.

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As minutes rise, Fred VanVleet boosts production to elite levels for Rockets

In his last two games, Fred VanVleet is averaging 29.5 points, 16.0 assists, and only 2.0 turnovers for the Rockets. He’s shooting 48.7% overall and 46.7% on 3-pointers.

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Rockets at Grizzlies, Dec. 15: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

In Houston, the Rockets have already beaten the Grizzlies twice, and both by double digits. But can they take that same success to Memphis?

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Takeaways: In 10th straight home win, Tari Eason sparks Rockets vs. Spurs

Thanks largely to Tari Eason (18 points, 14 rebounds), the Rockets have won 10 consecutive games at home, and San Antonio has lost 17 straight, overall.

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NBA trade value rankings: Rockets among HoopsHype’s Top 100 players

Rockets players Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green, Jabari Smith Jr., Fred VanVleet, and Amen Thompson are all listed in HoopsHype’s Top 100 NBA players by trade value.

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Spurs at Rockets, Dec. 11: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

After a tough loss in the season’s second game, Jabari Smith Jr. and the Rockets are looking to get some revenge on the struggling Spurs in Houston.

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Rockets rookie Cam Whitmore erupts with career-high 42 points in NBA G League

On strong shooting efficiency, Rockets rookie Cam Whitmore scored a career-high 42 points Saturday in a 33-point win for Houston’s NBA G League affiliate.

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