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Rockets’ Surprising Rise to Title Contender Isn’t a Fluke

Two years after a free fall, Houston has drafted well, brought in savvy vets and hired Ime Udoka to coach a top-six team in the West.

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Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. excels, but Chet Holmgren rallies Thunder past Rockets

In a battle of top 2022 draft picks, Jabari Smith Jr. had another 20-15 game, but Chet Holmgren scored 19 points in the fourth quarter and rallied the Thunder to a win.

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Amen Thompson electric, but Rockets continue road misery in Memphis

Rookie guard Amen Thompson (19 points, 12 rebounds, 53% FG) was outstanding, but Houston’s road misery continued versus lowly Memphis.

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Jalen Green soars to first career triple-double as Hawks clip short-handed Rockets

Jalen Green (26 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists) had his first career triple-double, but Houston’s short-handed squad couldn’t complete a rally in Atlanta.

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In close loss at Indiana, Rockets find late spark from Jalen Green, Amen Thompson

Jalen Green (30 points) and Amen Thompson (13 points, 13 rebounds) were dynamic, but Houston’s frantic comeback bid came up just short in Indiana.

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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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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: Alperen Sengun’s heroics for naught as Bulls edge Rockets late

Rockets center Alperen Sengun was magnificent in the fourth quarter and overtime, but Chicago finished on a 10-0 run to deal Houston a gut-punch loss.

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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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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.

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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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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’ Tari Eason pretended to be a reporter to ask teammate Jabari Smith a funny question

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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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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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Reaction: Luka Doncic edges out Alperen Sengun as Mavs knock Rockets from in-season tourney

Alperen Sengun had 31 points and 9 rebounds, but Luka Doncic and the Mavs took over late as Houston was eliminated from the NBA’s in-season tournament.

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Takeaways: In close loss to Warriors, Rockets finish with Aaron Holiday over Jalen Green

Houston (6-6) has lost three straight after a 121-116 loss at Golden State. Alperen Sengun had another monster game with 30 points (56.5% FG) and 13 rebounds.

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Takeaways: James Harden sinks Houston’s win streak with late dagger for Clippers

Houston had its six-game winning streak snapped Friday after James Harden connected on a 4-point play in the closing seconds to break the tie.

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Jabari Smith Jr. finds more structure, accountability for Rockets under Ime Udoka

“It’s not as much looseness,” Jabari Smith Jr. says of Ime Udoka’s coaching. “I would say it’s a lot more strict. It’s a lot more structured. Accountability, a lot more of that.”

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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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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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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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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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