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Takeaways: Rockets stun Pelicans behind Alperen Sengun’s career game

With a career-high 37 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists, Alperen Sengun led the underdog Rockets to an impressive win on Saturday night in New Orleans.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 24, 2023

Rockets at Pelicans, Dec. 23: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

Saturday is night two of a back-to-back for the Rockets, but New Orleans could have more uncertainty due to the questionable status of Zion Williamson (illness).

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 23, 2023

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 23, 2023

Texans not expected to have two starting LBs against Browns

Houston Texans starting linebackers Will Anderson Jr. and Blake Cashman remain out of practice with injuries.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 22, 2023

Texans playoff odds will swing wildly depending on Week 16 outcome

The Texans will have great chance to make the playoffs with a win, will a lose will severely worsen their postseason odds.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 22, 2023

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 21, 2023

Rockets coach Ime Udoka appears frustrated by Alperen Sengun’s defense

“Whether it’s big or small, we want our bigs to be up and stay beneath the rollers,” said Rockets coach Ime Udoka. “Not the best pick and roll defense.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 21, 2023

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 21, 2023

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami will face Fire Aug. 31 at Soldier Field

Chicago opens the MLS season at Philadelphia on Feb. 24. The home opener vs. FC Cincinnati will be March 2.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 20, 2023

NBA Power Rankings: Red-Hot Clippers Surge Forward

Los Angeles made a big leap, thanks in no small part to dominant performances from both Kawhi Leonard and James Harden.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 20, 2023