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3-point attack: Kevin Porter Jr., Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun dynamic as Rockets crush Bulls

In perhaps their best game of the season, Kevin Porter Jr., Jalen Green, and Alperen Sengun all excelled simultaneously as the #Rockets ended their losing streak with a big win at Chicago.

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Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr.’s career night not quite enough as Luka Doncic drops 50 for Mavs

#Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. had a career night on strong efficiency, but it wasn’t quite enough versus the Mavericks and Luka Doncic, who had 50 points and 10 assists.

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Rockets fight back with late defensive push as Tyler Herro, Heat hold on

Tyler Herro’s career-high 41 points allowed Miami to hold on and snap Houston’s home winning streak. But by pitching a shutout over the final five minutes, the #Rockets flashed their potential.

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Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. has career night as Rockets lose to Keldon Johnson, Spurs

#Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. continued his recent surge by scoring a career-high 23 points, but it wasn’t enough to win Thursday versus Keldon Johnson and the hot-shooting Spurs.

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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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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, KJ Martin lead epic Rockets rally to beat Hawks

Jalen Green (30 points) and KJ Martin (21 points, career-high 15 rebounds) helped Houston overcome a big deficit to beat Atlanta. Garrison Mathews and Jabari Smith Jr. showed out, as well.

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Bruno Fernando nears return; Rockets open to playing Usman Garuba at forward

With big man Bruno Fernando on the verge of a return, #Rockets coach Stephen Silas is indicating a willingness to play Usman Garuba at power forward.

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Block party: Rockets reject Mavs, Usman Garuba enjoys career night

The Rockets had a season-high 19 blocks in Wednesday’s win at Dallas, and Usman Garuba (12 points, 100% FG, 9 rebounds) was a force with the best night of his career.

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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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Takeaways: Tari Eason enjoys career night as Rockets fall in Minnesota

It was a career night for #Rockets rookie Tari Eason (17 points, 75% shooting in 24 minutes), but Houston still took its sixth straight loss Saturday versus Karl-Anthony Towns and Minnesota.

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Takeaways: Jalen Green snaps slump, Alperen Sengun dominates in loss to Clippers

The #Rockets lost again to Paul George and the Clippers, but Jalen Green snapped his shooting slump and Alperen Sengun had a big night inside (26 points, 13 rebounds).

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Takeaways: Paul George, Clippers steal game late from KJ Martin, Rockets

KJ Martin (23 points) and the Rockets had a golden opportunity to end their losing streak, but Paul George (35 points) and the host Clippers stormed back in Monday’s closing seconds.

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Takeaways: Kevin Porter Jr. leads Rockets in competitive loss at Phoenix

The shooting slump continues for Jalen Green, but #Rockets backcourt mate Kevin Porter Jr. (26 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists) showed promising signs in Sunday’s loss at Phoenix.

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Takeaways: Anfernee Simons bests Jalen Green as Rockets fall to 1-5 with loss in Portland

Anfernee Simons (30 points, 50.0% FG) significantly outplayed Jalen Green (11 points, 21.1% FG) on Friday night as Portland sent Houston to its fifth loss in six games to begin the season.

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Takeaways: Kevin Porter Jr. leads Rockets back in close loss at Utah

Kevin Porter Jr. (24 points, 5 assists) led Houston back from a 19-point deficit in the second half, but it wasn’t quite enough in Utah on an off night by Jalen Green.

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Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. breaks out vs. Jazz, leads Rockets to first win of season

Jabari Smith Jr. (21 points, 9 rebounds, 3 blocks) had easily his best game as an NBA player, leading Houston to its first win of the season in Monday’s 114-108 victory over Utah.

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Takeaways: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks rout weary Rockets, Jalen Green

Jalen Green scored 22 points, but the weary Rockets had no answers versus Giannis Antetokounmpo (44 points, 12 rebounds) and the Bucks on night two of a split back-to-back.

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Takeaways: Ja Morant, Jalen Green duel as Grizzlies rally past Rockets

Jalen Green (33 points) and Alperen Sengun (23 points, 12 rebounds) played well, but they couldn’t quite match Ja Morant (49 points, 8 assists) in Friday’s home opener for the Rockets.

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Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. scores 17 in NBA debut as Hawks edge Rockets

Jabari Smith Jr. (17 points, 7 rebounds) showed promising signs in his NBA debut, but the #Rockets were cold from the perimeter versus Trae Young and Atlanta.

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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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Takeaways: Jalen Green scores 33 as Rockets blast Pacers in preseason finale

Jalen Green dropped 33 points in 29 minutes on efficient shooting as the Rockets (3-1) won at Indiana (2-2) in the preseason finale. Here’s our look at key takeaways and postgame reaction.

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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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Jalen Green, Tari Eason lead Rockets to impressive win over Raptors

Jalen Green (23 points) and Tari Eason (24 points, 8 rebounds) had impressive games in limited minutes as the short-handed Rockets upset Toronto in Friday’s exhibition.

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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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