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Takeaways: Jalen Green drops 34 points, but Rockets lack support in Phoenix

Jalen Green led the way with 34 points and a season-high seven 3-pointers, but it wasn’t enough to win on the road versus Devin Booker (35 points) and the Suns.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 1, 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

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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

In close loss at Indiana, Rockets find late spark from Jalen Green, Amen Thompson

Jalen Green (30 points) and Amen Thompson (13 points, 13 rebounds) were dynamic, but Houston’s frantic comeback bid came up just short in Indiana.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 7, 2024

Takeaways: Timberwolves stifle Rockets as Anthony Edwards outduels Jalen Green

Anthony Edwards (32 points in 34 minutes, 50% FG) was dominant, and Minnesota’s defense smothered Jalen Green and the Rockets in Sunday’s blowout victory.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 5, 2024

Takeaways: Jalen Green continues 30-point scoring binge as Pelicans clip Rockets

Jonas Valanciunas and the Pelicans bullied Houston on the glass, but Jalen Green (31 points) continued his torrid stretch in a competitive loss by the Rockets.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 1, 2024

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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

Reaction: Defenseless Rockets stunned at buzzer by Blazers, Jerami Grant

In another sluggish defensive showing, Jerami Grant beat the regulation buzzer in Houston, and the Blazers went on to shock the Rockets in overtime.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 25, 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 15, 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 14, 2024

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 13, 2024

Takeaways: Alperen Sengun’s heroics for naught as Bulls edge Rockets late

Rockets center Alperen Sengun was magnificent in the fourth quarter and overtime, but Chicago finished on a 10-0 run to deal Houston a gut-punch loss.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 11, 2024

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 9, 2024

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 28, 2023

Takeaways: Jalen Green snaps slump, but Eric Gordon burns Rockets

Jalen Green snapped his recent slump with 23 points and six 3-pointers, but it couldn’t offset a scorching night by Suns guard Eric Gordon in his return to Houston.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 19, 2023

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 19, 2023

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 18, 2023

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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USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 16, 2023

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 14, 2023

Rockets 117, Grizzlies 104: Tari Eason’s career night extends winning streaks

With a career-high 25 points and 14 rebounds versus Memphis, Tari Eason lifted Houston to its fourth consecutive win and 11th straight at home.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 12, 2023

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 7, 2023

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%).

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 3, 2023

Ime Udoka rips Rockets after Anthony Davis, Lakers extend Houston’s winless road record

The Rockets (8-9) are now 0-8 away from home this season after Saturday’s loss to Anthony Davis and the Lakers. In postgame comments, Ime Udoka was clearly upset.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 25, 2023

Reaction: Rockets blast Nuggets as Jalen Green fuels eighth straight home win

After beating Denver, the #Rockets have won eight straight home games and are one victory from winning their in-season tournament group. Jalen Green led the way.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 23, 2023

Reaction: ‘Dunkstronaut’ Jalen Green erupts in second half as Rockets blast Grizzlies

Jalen Green erupted with 26 second-half points, including an emphatic dunk over Jaren Jackson Jr., as Houston crushed Memphis and improved to 7-1 at home.

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