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Lakers player grades: L.A. gets grounded by the Rockets

The Lakers simply didn't have it on Monday, as they got beat like a drum by the seemingly inferior Rockets.

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Lakers at Rockets, Jan. 29: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

In need of a win, Houston (21-24) kicks off a three-game homestand with Monday’s visit from LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers (24-23).

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Reaction: Cam Whitmore leads frantic rally as Rockets fall just short in Brooklyn

Rookie guard Cam Whitmore (19 points, 9 rebounds) led Houston’s frantic comeback bid in the fourth quarter, but the Nets had just enough of a cushion to survive.

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Interview: Alperen Sengun on his growth and the 2023-24 Rockets

In a newly released interview with ESPN’s JJ Redick, Rockets center Alperen Sengun breaks down his impressive 2023-24 season at a personal and team level.

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Study: Among Rockets, Dillon Brooks, Jabari Smith Jr. receiving most ‘hate posts’ from NBA fans

In a study from October 2022 to November 2023, Dillon Brooks and Jabari Smith Jr. received the most social-media criticism among current Rockets.

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Reaction: Celtics edge short-handed Rockets as Alperen Sengun posts third career triple-double

Alperen Sengun (24/12/10) had his third career triple-double, but the weary and short-handed Rockets couldn’t complete Sunday’s comeback bid against Boston.

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‘Regressed’: Jalen Brunson sinks Rockets in finale of miserable road trip

In the finale of Houston’s miserable 1-5 road trip, Fred VanVleet and the Rockets couldn’t keep pace with Jalen Brunson (30 points, 7 assists) and the Knicks.

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Embiid's Consistency and Health Concerns Impact MVP Candidacy

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid is on a historic scoring streak, but his MVP candidacy is hindered by missed games due to injuries.

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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: Cam Whitmore has career night as Celtics rout weary Rockets

Houston ran out of steam on night two of a brutal back-to-back in Boston, but rookie Cam Whitmore had a career night with 22 points and 8 rebounds.

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Dillon Brooks returns to Rockets’ lineup after oblique strain

In a much-needed boost for a weary and short-handed team, Dillon Brooks rejoined the #Rockets starting lineup in Saturday’s game at Boston.

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Takeaways: Fred VanVleet rescues Rockets with late heroics in Detroit

The Rockets stayed above .500 thanks largely to Fred VanVleet, who had 12 fourth-quarter points and made crucial plays late to thwart Detroit’s upset bid.

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Rockets at Pistons, Jan. 12: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

Houston is 0-2 on its current road trip and has three tough games starting Saturday, which makes Friday in Detroit a crucial opportunity to bank a win.

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Ime Udoka updates injury statuses of Houston’s Tari Eason, Dillon Brooks

According to a new quotes by Rockets coach Ime Udoka, Dillon Brooks is ramping up from his oblique injury, while Tari Eason is still resting his sore left leg.

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Reaction: Heat cool off Rockets as Bam Adebayo, Alperen Sengun duel

Star centers Bam Adebayo and Alperen Sengun each played well, but Miami had more shooting help in the second half of Monday’s win over the Rockets.

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Rockets at Heat, Jan. 8: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

After facing Rudy Gobert and Brook Lopez in his previous two games, Alperen Sengun will draw another tough defender in Miami’s Bam Adebayo.

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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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Rockets injury updates: Dillon Brooks, Tari Eason remain sidelined

#Rockets forwards Dillon Brooks (right oblique strain) and Tari Eason (left lower leg soreness) have now been sidelined for six and three games, respectively.

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‘They bullied us’: Timberwolves control paint in blowout win over short-handed Rockets

Friday was a tough night for the short-handed Rockets, who were dominated on the glass in a blowout loss at home to top-seeded Minnesota.

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Alperen Sengun dominates, Cam Whitmore and Amen Thompson break out as Rockets rip Nets

First-round rookies Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore had some of their most encouraging minutes yet as Houston rallied past Brooklyn on Wednesday night.

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Takeaways: Rockets blast Pistons as Alperen Sengun leads third-quarter explosion

Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green led the way with a dominant 47-25 third quarter, and that allowed Houston to cruise to Monday’s victory versus Detroit.

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Pistons at Rockets, Jan. 1: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

In a matchup of the top two picks from the 2021 NBA draft, Cade Cunningham and the lowly Pistons (3-29) hope to upset Jalen Green and the Rockets (15-15).

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Takeaways: Jalen Green continues surge, but Tyrese Maxey even better as Sixers edge Rockets

Rockets guard Jalen Green was very good for a second straight game, but Tyrese Maxey was even better as the Sixers extended Houston’s losing streak to three.

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Rockets coach Ime Udoka updates Dillon Brooks, Jabari Smith Jr. injury timelines

Jabari Smith Jr. (left ankle) and Dillon Brooks (right oblique) could rejoin the Rockets in a week or so, per Ime Udoka. For now, Jeff Green and Jae’Sean Tate will start.

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76ers at Rockets, Dec. 29: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

With Joel Embiid, Jabari Smith Jr., and Dillon Brooks all sidelined, Alperen Sengun and the Rockets host Tyrese Maxey and the Sixers on Friday night.

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