PHOTOS: Best images from Thunder’s 123-110 win over Rockets The best photos from the Thunder's 123-110 win over the Rockets. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 26, 2024
Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr., Amen Thompson show grit as Rockets rally past Suns One night after struggling massively in the paint, Jabari Smith Jr. (22 points, 16 rebounds) and the Rockets flipped the script in Friday’s gritty win over Phoenix. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 24, 2024
Takeaways: In loss to Pelicans, Rockets bullied inside by Zion Williamson, Jonas Valanciunas Zion Williamson and Jonas Valanciunas combined for 47 points, 17 rebounds, and 13 assists on 64% shooting as New Orleans bullied Houston in Thursday’s blowout loss. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 23, 2024
After further review, Ime Udoka opts against changing Houston’s starting lineup Entering the All-Star break, Ime Udoka had hinted at a potential change to Houston’s starting lineup. But he ultimately decided against it, at least for now. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 21, 2024
Updated Houston Rockets roster, salaries entering 2024 offseason With Steven Adams now on the roster, here’s where the Rockets stand with payroll and player salaries entering the 2024 NBA offseason. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 20, 2024
Ime Udoka hints at potential lineup, rotation changes for Rockets Ime Udoka: “Maybe I have to look at the rotation and the lineup I have out there starting, and try to get five competitors out there at one time.” USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 15, 2024
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. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 15, 2024
Reaction: Rockets beat Knicks before buzzer as Aaron Holiday erupts late Aaron Holiday scored 11 clutch fourth-quarter points versus the Knicks, including the winning free throws with 0.3 seconds left, as Houston ended its losing streak. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 13, 2024
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. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 11, 2024
Adding injury to insult: Rockets lose game to lowly Raptors, Cam Whitmore to ankle sprain The Rockets are now a woeful 5-19 on the road this season, and the loss of Cam Whitmore (right ankle sprain) added injury to insult in Toronto. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 10, 2024
Rockets leadership reacts to Steven Adams trade acquisition Dillon Brooks and Ime Udoka were among those Friday who offered their perspective on Houston’s trade acquisition of Steven Adams. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 3, 2024
Pelicans at Rockets, Jan. 31: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms Even with Jalen Green struggling, the Rockets won in New Orleans last month. Now, with Green surging, the Rockets are optimistic entering a rematch in Houston. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 31, 2024
Anthony Davis defends Jarred Vanderbilt after Dillon Brooks episode After Jarred Vanderbilt was ejected following a dust-up with Dillon Brooks, Anthony Davis had his back. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 30, 2024
Rockets blast Lakers as surge continues for Jalen Green, Cam Whitmore In a potentially critical win for the play-in race, Jalen Green (34 points, 12 rebounds) and Cam Whitmore (20 points in 18 minutes) kept it rolling versus the Lakers. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 30, 2024
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 30, 2024 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.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 29, 2024 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).
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 28, 2024 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.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 26, 2024 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.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 22, 2024 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.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 22, 2024 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.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 18, 2024 ‘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.
Top News · Jan 15, 2024 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.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 15, 2024 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.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 14, 2024 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.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 13, 2024 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.