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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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 6, 2022

Rockets spoil James Harden’s return as Sixers wilt in double overtime loss, 132-123

HOUSTON — Asked what he hoped to see from James Harden Monday night, 76ers coach Doc Rivers jokingly said a “triple-double.”

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 6, 2022

Takeaways: Steph Curry, Andrew Wiggins blast road-weary Rockets

Warriors veterans Steph Curry and Andrew Wiggins each hit eight 3-pointers on Saturday, whereas the #Rockets made just three as an entire team. That made for a difficult formula.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 4, 2022

Kevin Porter Jr. returns from back injury with best game of season for Rockets

#Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. returned from a back injury and delivered his best game of the season (30 points, 6 assists, 2 turnovers) in a close loss to Steph Curry’s Warriors.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 21, 2022

Takeaways: Rockets rookies Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason set career highs in close loss to Warriors

#Rockets rookies Jabari Smith Jr. (22/7) and Tari Eason (19/8) each scored career highs, but it wasn’t quite enough to offset an incredible game by Golden State’s Klay Thompson.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 21, 2022

Warriors at Rockets (Nov. 20): Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet

The Warriors have yet to win on the road this season, but they’re still large favorites (-9.5) in Sunday’s visit to struggling Houston. The #Rockets have two starters who may not play.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 20, 2022

Warriors at Rockets: Sunday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

Golden State visits Houston on Sunday in search of its first road win this season, and the availability of #Rockets starters Kevin Porter Jr. (back) and Alperen Sengun (groin) is in question.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 20, 2022

Takeaways: Eric Gordon scores season-high 24 points, but Rockets collapse vs. Pacers

Eric Gordon scored a season-high 24 points, but the Rockets blew an early 20-point lead in an offensively challenged home loss to Indiana. Kevin Porter Jr. sat out with a sore back.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 19, 2022

KJ Martin starts for Rockets as Kevin Porter Jr. sits out with back injury

With Kevin Porter Jr. sidelined by lower back soreness, #Rockets coach Stephen Silas opted against starting a replacement point guard and instead started KJ Martin.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 19, 2022

Pacers at Rockets: Friday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info

The Pacers (7-6) are ahead of schedule this season amid a hot start by Bennedict Mathurin. In Friday’s showdown of top rookies, Jabari Smith Jr. has an opportunity to rise to the occasion.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 18, 2022