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Rockets coach Ime Udoka updates Dillon Brooks, Jabari Smith Jr. injury timelines

Jabari Smith Jr. (left ankle) and Dillon Brooks (right oblique) could rejoin the Rockets in a week or so, per Ime Udoka. For now, Jeff Green and Jae’Sean Tate will start.

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76ers at Rockets, Dec. 29: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

With Joel Embiid, Jabari Smith Jr., and Dillon Brooks all sidelined, Alperen Sengun and the Rockets host Tyrese Maxey and the Sixers on Friday night.

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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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Injuries mount for Rockets as Jabari Smith Jr. exits with left ankle sprain

One night after losing Dillon Brooks to an oblique injury, the Rockets also lost frontcourt mate Jabari Smith Jr. to an ankle sprain in Wednesday’s loss to Phoenix.

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Suns at Rockets, Dec. 27: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

After spending nearly seven seasons with the Rockets, Eric Gordon makes his first return visit (as a player) when Phoenix visits Houston on Wednesday night.

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Takeaways: Alperen Sengun’s epic run continues, but Pacers bomb Rockets with 3s

Alperen Sengun posted back-to-back 30-point games for the first time, but Houston couldn’t overcome a 42-point difference on 3-pointers versus Indiana.

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Rockets lose Dillon Brooks to right abdominal oblique strain

The Rockets lost Dillon Brooks in Tuesday’s game to a right abdominal oblique strain, and his return timetable remains unclear. He missed Wednesday’s game.

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‘Season of Giving’: How Rockets gave back to Houston over holidays

The Houston Rockets, along with select players and Kroger as the official sponsor, hosted a series of “Season of Giving” events in December.

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Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. posts career night as Hawks edge Rockets

Jabari Smith Jr. (34 points, 13 rebounds, 4 blocks) and Fred VanVleet (32 points, 15 assists) were electric, but it wasn’t quite enough to beat Atlanta.

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Rockets’ Dillon Brooks, Ime Udoka Face Hefty Fines After Heated Exchange With Official

The Houston forward and coach used “inappropriate language” at an official in Sunday’s loss to the Bucks.

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NBA fines Rockets’ Dillon Brooks, Ime Udoka over officiating talk

The NBA issued a combined $60,000 in fines to Houston’s Dillon Brooks and Ime Udoka related to their recent comments on officiating.

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Takeaways: Damian Lillard’s Bucks avoid upset, but Rockets show their mettle

Damian Lillard’s Bucks had enough offense to survive an upset bid by Fred VanVleet and the visiting Rockets, who had their five-game winning streak snapped.

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Dillon Brooks, Ime Udoka Ejected From Rockets-Bucks After Arguing Blatant No-Call

The two ejections added to an overall rough night for Houston.

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Antetokounmpo Surpasses Abdul-Jabbar in Bucks' Triumph Over Rockets

Giannis Antetokounmpo breaks team's rebounding record as he leads the Milwaukee Bucks to a 128-119 victory against the Houston Rockets.

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Rockets at Cavaliers, Dec. 18: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

Alperen Sengun and the Rockets (13-10) have three back-to-backs scheduled over the next 10 days, with the first concluding on Monday night at Cleveland.

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Grizzlies’ Desmond Bane risked a technical foul to troll old teammate Dillon Brooks

Desmond Bane was willing to risk the foul to get in the trolling.

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Houston’s Dillon Brooks sparks win, reacts to emotional return to Memphis

In Houston’s win at Memphis, Dillon Brooks got emotional during a tribute video before burying his old team with 24 second-half points and a late dagger.

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In Memphis return, Dillon Brooks cooks Grizzlies as Rockets win fifth straight

In his first return to Memphis as a visitor, Dillon Brooks (team-high 26 points) hit a dagger 3-pointer in the final minute and led Houston (13-9) to a fifth straight win.

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Rockets’ Dillon Brooks Gets Emotional Watching Grizzlies Tribute Video

He is enjoying solid production in his first season with Houston averaging 13.2 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game.

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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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Rockets 117, Grizzlies 104: Tari Eason’s career night extends winning streaks

With a career-high 25 points and 14 rebounds versus Memphis, Tari Eason lifted Houston to its fourth consecutive win and 11th straight at home.

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Grizzlies at Rockets, Dec. 13: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

The Rockets (11-9) are looking for an 11th straight home victory when the struggling Memphis Grizzlies (6-16) visit Toyota Center on Wednesday night.

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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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Takeaways: Rockets clinch season series versus Denver as Jalen Green ices first road win

Jalen Green scored an efficient 25 points and iced the game late as Houston secured its first road win and the season series over the defending NBA champs.

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Takeaways: Aaron Holiday erupts vs. Thunder as Houston wins ninth straight at home

After defeating Oklahoma City, Houston’s home winning streak is now at nine games. Aaron Holiday scored 22 points and made 6-of-7 from 3-point range (85.7%).

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