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Mavericks at Rockets, Dec. 22: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

After three straight losses, Fred VanVleet and the Rockets hope to regain their footing when they face a Dallas squad that will be missing Luka Doncic.

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As minutes rise, Fred VanVleet boosts production to elite levels for Rockets

In his last two games, Fred VanVleet is averaging 29.5 points, 16.0 assists, and only 2.0 turnovers for the Rockets. He’s shooting 48.7% overall and 46.7% on 3-pointers.

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Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. posts career night as Hawks edge Rockets

Jabari Smith Jr. (34 points, 13 rebounds, 4 blocks) and Fred VanVleet (32 points, 15 assists) were electric, but it wasn’t quite enough to beat Atlanta.

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Hawks at Rockets, Dec. 20: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

Alperen Sengun and the Rockets are hoping to win their 12th consecutive home game in a matchup versus Clint Capela and the Hawks on Wednesday night.

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NBA fines Rockets’ Dillon Brooks, Ime Udoka over officiating talk

The NBA issued a combined $60,000 in fines to Houston’s Dillon Brooks and Ime Udoka related to their recent comments on officiating.

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Takeaways: Cavs edge Rockets in overtime after Alperen Sengun’s potential winner rims out

Alperen Sengun (24 points, 8 rebounds) and Fred VanVleet (27 points, 17 assists) played well in defeat, but Sengun’s potential game-winner rimmed out in Cleveland.

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Takeaways: Damian Lillard’s Bucks avoid upset, but Rockets show their mettle

Damian Lillard’s Bucks had enough offense to survive an upset bid by Fred VanVleet and the visiting Rockets, who had their five-game winning streak snapped.

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Antetokounmpo Surpasses Abdul-Jabbar in Bucks' Triumph Over Rockets

Giannis Antetokounmpo breaks team's rebounding record as he leads the Milwaukee Bucks to a 128-119 victory against the Houston Rockets.

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Rockets at Cavaliers, Dec. 18: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

Alperen Sengun and the Rockets (13-10) have three back-to-backs scheduled over the next 10 days, with the first concluding on Monday night at Cleveland.

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In Memphis return, Dillon Brooks cooks Grizzlies as Rockets win fifth straight

In his first return to Memphis as a visitor, Dillon Brooks (team-high 26 points) hit a dagger 3-pointer in the final minute and led Houston (13-9) to a fifth straight win.

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As 2023-24 season passes quarter pole, surging Rockets see clear progress

“They are playing through the right guys and playing winning basketball,” Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. tells @BigSargeSportz of the Rockets.

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Takeaways: In 10th straight home win, Tari Eason sparks Rockets vs. Spurs

Thanks largely to Tari Eason (18 points, 14 rebounds), the Rockets have won 10 consecutive games at home, and San Antonio has lost 17 straight, overall.

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NBA trade value rankings: Rockets among HoopsHype’s Top 100 players

Rockets players Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green, Jabari Smith Jr., Fred VanVleet, and Amen Thompson are all listed in HoopsHype’s Top 100 NBA players by trade value.

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Why Jalen Green appears to be the key variable for 2023-24 Rockets

This season’s Rockets are competitive in most games, but they’re legitimately good when they get the efficient version of Jalen Green. Here’s our look at the data.

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Rockets at Nuggets, Dec. 8: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

For a fourth time in 19 games, the Rockets will face the defending NBA champion Nuggets. Friday’s game is the first featuring both Jamal Murray and Fred VanVleet.

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PHOTOS: Best images from Thunder’s 110-101 loss to Rockets

The best photos from the Thunder's 110-101 loss to the Rockets.

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Takeaways: Aaron Holiday erupts vs. Thunder as Houston wins ninth straight at home

After defeating Oklahoma City, Houston’s home winning streak is now at nine games. Aaron Holiday scored 22 points and made 6-of-7 from 3-point range (85.7%).

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Interview: Fred VanVleet on how the culture is changing in Houston

In a new interview with ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, veteran Rockets guard Fred VanVleet opens up about how the culture has already changed in Houston.

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Rockets at Lakers, Dec. 2: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

Houston (8-8) remains the NBA’s only winless team on the road, but they nearly beat the Lakers in Los Angeles two weeks ago. On Saturday, they’ll try to finish the job.

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Interview: Aaron Holiday on how the Rockets have turned things around

“I believe we’re going to get to the playoffs this year, for sure,” Rockets guard Aaron Holiday says in a new interview with HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto.

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Takeaways: Jalen Green enjoys road breakout as Nuggets handle short-handed Rockets

Jalen Green was very efficient with 26 points and 9 assists on hot shooting, but the defending NBA champs had too much for the weary and short-handed Rockets.

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Rockets, Jalen Green work to turn around road woes

“He has to keep competing,” Fred VanVleet says of Jalen Green. “I am here to help him and see how we can keep him more effective and more aggressive.”

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Rockets at Nuggets, Nov. 29: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

The Rockets have already beaten the defending NBA champions twice this season, but the third meeting is in Denver and it comes on night two of a road back-to-back.

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Reaction: Luka Doncic edges out Alperen Sengun as Mavs knock Rockets from in-season tourney

Alperen Sengun had 31 points and 9 rebounds, but Luka Doncic and the Mavs took over late as Houston was eliminated from the NBA’s in-season tournament.

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Rockets at Mavericks, Nov. 28: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

Alperen Sengun and the Rockets (8-6, 2-1) can clinch first place in their in-season tournament group by defeating Dallas (10-6, 1-2) on Tuesday night.

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