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In 32-point outburst, Jalen Green takes over late as Rockets shock Nuggets

Jalen Green (+27 in 39 minutes) bounced back from a bad third quarter with a dominant fourth as the #Rockets upset Denver in their home finale. “He can really, really score,” Stephen Silas says.

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Rockets Twitter reacts as Jabari Smith Jr. beats Pelicans at buzzer

Jabari Smith Jr. beat the buzzer versus New Orleans to give the #Rockets a third straight win, and it was a wild scene at Toyota Center. Here’s how it played out in real-time.

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Jabari Smith Jr. builds shooting momentum as Nets blast Rockets

#Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. (15 points, 8 rebounds in Tuesday’s loss to Brooklyn) is shooting 53.8% overall and 41.7% on 3-pointers over his last three games, including two wins.

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Takeaways: Rockets end losing streak in Tari Eason’s career night at San Antonio

Rookie forward Tari Eason tied his career-high with 20 points as the #Rockets ended their 11-game losing streak with a big win at San Antonio. Here’s our look at postgame reaction.

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Jalen Green good, James Harden better as 76ers blast Rockets

Jalen Green scored a game-high 29 points in Philadelphia, but it wasn’t nearly enough to win. James Harden, a potential #Rockets target in free agency, was dominant.

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Rockets GM Rafael Stone explains Houston’s trade deadline moves

In Friday’s press conference, #Rockets GM Rafael Stone shared his perspective on Houston’s trade deadline moves (Eric Gordon) and what comes next for the 2022-23 roster and beyond.

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Rockets Twitter reacts in disbelief as late whistle takes away apparent win versus Kings

The #Rockets thought they had a feel-good win over the Kings, but with 0.3 seconds left, NBA official Ray Acosta had other ideas. Here’s how the surreal scene played out in real-time.

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Rockets at Thunder: Saturday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

The #Rockets have beaten Oklahoma City in five of their last six meetings. With Jalen Green potentially returning to the lineup, can they do it again on Saturday night?

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Why Kyrie Irving’s trade demand from Nets could benefit Rockets

With the #Rockets owning several years of future draft capital from Brooklyn, Kyrie Irving’s trade request couldn’t come at a better time. Here’s a look at the immediate reaction.

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Alperen Sengun scores career-high 33 points as Rockets lose 11th straight to LeBron James, Lakers

Alperen Sengun had a monster game in Los Angeles with 33 points and 15 rebounds, but the #Rockets are now tied for the NBA’s longest losing streak this season (11).

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Alex Bregman sees parallels in current Astros, young Rockets

“I think everyone in Houston remembers when another team was young and made their rise to the top,” Alex Bregman says. “Hopefully the #Rockets do the same thing.”

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Takeaways: Jalen Green, Rockets stifle Suns, extend home winning streak to five

Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun had a game-high 26 points and 16 rebounds, respectively, leading Houston to its fifth straight home win in Tuesday’s rout over Chris Paul’s Suns.

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Led by John Lucas and playing for Stephen Silas, Rockets emphasize defense, accountability in win

“We had a really good day of practice,” John Lucas said after Houston's big win over Milwaukee. “We talked about accountability, being professional, and starting to grow up.”

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‘That was for coach’: Jalen Green, Jabari Smith Jr. will Rockets past Bucks

With Stephen Silas out after his father’s death, Jalen Green (on offense) and Jabari Smith Jr. (on defense) led an inspired #Rockets effort in an emotional, feel-good win over Milwaukee.

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Takeaways: Jalen Green outduels James Harden as Rockets outlast 76ers

Jalen Green had a team-high 27 points and 7 assists to lead his #Rockets to a dramatic win over James Harden and the 76ers. Houston is 2-1 in its last three games and 4-3 in its last seven.

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Reaction: Jalen Green scores 30 points, leads Rockets to stunning rally in Phoenix

Jalen Green scored a team-high 30 points and helped the #Rockets overcome a 16-point deficit in the second half, leading to a stunning road win over Devin Booker and the Suns.

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Takeaways: Alperen Sengun learns in losing battle with Nikola Jokic

Denver pulled away from Houston in Monday’s second half, but it was a valuable learning experience for Alperen Sengun (18 points in 23 minutes) versus Nikola Jokic.

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Takeaways: Rockets blast Thunder on career nights by Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun

Jalen Green (28/9) and Alperen Sengun (21/19) each had career nights vs. Oklahoma City as the #Rockets won consecutive games for the first time this season. Here’s a look at key takeaways.

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Takeaways: Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun magical as Rockets end skid in Orlando

In a matchup loaded with high picks from the last two drafts, it was Houston’s Jalen Green (34 points, 66.7% FG, 45.5% on 3s) who stole the show in Monday’s win at Orlando.

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Podcast: Key takeaways from Rockets extending Kevin Porter Jr.

In Tuesday’s episode of @LockedOnRockets, Jackson Gatlin and Ben DuBose offer their immediate reaction and key takeaways related to Kevin Porter Jr.’s new contract extension.

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2022-23 Houston Rockets statistics, player grades for preseason play

The Rockets went 3-1 in preseason play, and electric numbers by second-year guard Jalen Green (22.0 points, 43.3% on 3-pointers, 3.3 assists in 26.3 minutes) were a big reason why.

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Takeaways: Kevin Porter Jr., Jalen Green flourish, but Alperen Sengun struggles in loss to Miami

Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green played well, but the Rockets struggled to overcome a bad night by Alperen Sengun in Monday’s loss at Miami. Here’s our look at the key takeaways.

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Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason have dazzling debuts as Rockets blast Spurs

Jabari Smith Jr. put on a show with 21 points (6-of-8 on 3-pointers) in 24 minutes as Houston crushed San Antonio in the preseason opener. Here’s a look at postgame interviews and analysis.

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Rockets trade four players to OKC for package led by Derrick Favors, future second-round draft pick

The Rockets are trading four veteran players to Oklahoma City in a deal bringing Derrick Favors, a future second-round draft pick, and more to Houston. Here’s our analysis of the move.

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Rockets, Fertitta family honor Houston’s first reponders on Patriot Day

To honor the sacrifices of Sept. 11, 2001, Rafael Stone, Gretchen Sheirr, Jae’Sean Tate, and Kevin Porter Jr. were among Rockets leaders who took time to visit Houston’s first responders.

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