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Jabari Smith Jr. continues surge as Grizzlies blast Rockets with 151 points

#Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. (20 points, 8 rebounds) continued his strong month and shot very well, but it wasn’t nearly enough versus Luke Kennard and the red-hot Grizzlies.

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KJ Martin sets career high; Alperen Sengun makes emphatic return in Memphis

Memphis edged Houston in Ja Morant’s return, but it was a career night for KJ Martin (31 points). Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, and Kevin Porter Jr. had big games, too.

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Draymond Green, Klay Thompson impressed by Rockets rookies Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason

“They play the game the right way and go about the business of playing good basketball,” Draymond Green says of #Rockets rookies Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason. “That is very hard to find.”

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Rookie Tari Eason enjoys career night as Warriors, ‘Splash Brothers’ sink Rockets

Golden State’s “Splash Brothers” were again dominant in Houston, but #Rockets rookie Tari Eason made a big impression of his own with a career-high 21 points and 12 rebounds.

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Alperen Sengun rests sore groin; Rockets start Jabari Smith Jr. at center

With Alperen Sengun unexpectedly sidelined by a groin strain, Houston is temporarily shifting Jabari Smith Jr. to center. The 19-year-old tells reporters he’s bullish on his potential there.

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

The #Rockets ended their losing streak with Saturday’s win at San Antonio, and they’ll look to sweep the Spurs in Sunday’s rematch. Devin Vassell could return, though.

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Takeaways: Rockets end losing streak in Tari Eason’s career night at San Antonio

Rookie forward Tari Eason tied his career-high with 20 points as the #Rockets ended their 11-game losing streak with a big win at San Antonio. Here’s our look at postgame reaction.

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Jalen Green impresses in return, but Jamal Murray leads Nuggets past Rockets

#Rockets guard Jalen Green returned from a groin injury and played well in limited minutes, but Denver’s Jamal Murray was too much to handle in Houston's 10th straight loss.

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2023 NBA All-Star events: When and how to watch the young Rockets

Jabari Smith Jr., KJ Martin, Tari Eason, and Alperen Sengun will lead a healthy #Rockets contingent in the NBA’s 2023 All-Star weekend festivities. Here’s when and what to watch for.

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Rockets swap: Jalen Green out, Tari Eason in for NBA’s Rising Stars event

Jalen Green (left groin strain) is out of Friday’s NBA Rising Stars tournament at All-Star weekend, but #Rockets rookie Tari Eason is now in.

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PHOTOS: Best images from the Thunder’s 153-121 win over the Rockets

The best photos from the Thunder's 153-121 win over the Rockets on Saturday.

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In victory over Thunder, Rockets rookie Tari Eason records third straight double-double

“When you bring energy, especially off the bench, I think it’s infectious,” says #Rockets rookie Tari Eason (20 points, 13 rebounds). “It bleeds into the team in all facets.”

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Rockets rookie Tari Eason literally grabbed 5 rebounds in 5 seconds during this absurd sequence

This is so ridiculous.

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Rockets rookie Tari Eason records third consecutive double-double in victory over Thunder

“Anytime I step on the court, I want to bring a lot of effort, a lot of hustle,” Eason told reporters during his postgame press conference.

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Moving forward: Short-handed Rockets defeat Pistons behind KJ Martin, Tari Eason

“All I needed was time and opportunity to showcase what I could do,” Tari Eason said. “Tonight showed that a lot of guys in here are going to keep fighting.” #Rockets

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Takeaways: Rockets snap losing streak on Jalen Green’s career night

“I’m trying to be one of the best NBA players,” says Jalen Green, who scored a career-high 42 points in a win over Minnesota. “I’m trying to be coached, learn as much as I can.” #Rockets

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Takeaways: Anthony Edwards blasts Jalen Green, Rockets lose 13th straight

Anthony Edwards scored 44 points and severely outplayed Jalen Green as the #Rockets extended their losing streak to an NBA-worst 13 games on Saturday in Minnesota.

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Takeaways: Losing streak reaches 10 as Clippers rally past Eric Gordon, Rockets

Eric Gordon tied his season-high in points and KJ Martin was a dunking machine versus the Clippers, but Houston’s losing streak lives on after another second-half collapse.

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Jalen Green, Jae’Sean Tate suspended by NBA for leaving Rockets’ bench

Jalen Green and Jae’Sean Tate briefly left the Rockets bench during Friday’s altercation in Sacramento, and that earned both an automatic suspension for the next game.

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Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. posts career night in ninth straight loss

#Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. set career highs in points (27) and blocks (3), but it wasn’t nearly enough to win in Sacramento. Houston has now lost nine straight games and 14 of 15.

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‘Embrace the suck’: Tari Eason learning in rookie season with Rockets

#Rockets rookie Tari Eason tells @BigSargeSportz that “embracing the suck” can be critical. “When things are difficult, just embrace the things that you don’t want to do.”

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‘There’s no improvement’: Rockets crushed by Julius Randle, turnovers on New Year’s Eve

“There’s no improvement,” veteran guard Eric Gordon said of the 2022-23 #Rockets after a New Year’s Eve loss to the Knicks with 25 turnovers and a season-worst 37.7% shooting clip.

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Season of giving: Rockets give back with holiday events around Houston

Jalen Green, Eric Gordon, Tari Eason, Boban Marjanović, Jae’Sean Tate, and Kevin Porter Jr. are among #Rockets players giving back with community events this holiday season.

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Report: Other NBA teams think Rockets will eventually trade KJ Martin

“While they aren’t necessarily looking to trade Martin, it’s important to remember that every player has a price,” @KellyIko says of the #Rockets and KJ Martin.

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Report: Rockets, Eric Gordon appear increasingly likely to part ways

Is a split between the #Rockets and veteran guard Eric Gordon finally happening? The Athletic’s @KellyIko believes this season could be the time, and there are several plausible reasons.

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