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Rockets at Hornets, Jan. 26: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

After missing two games with an ankle sprain, Jabari Smith Jr. appears poised to rejoin Houston’s lineup on Friday night in Charlotte.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 26, 2024

Trail Blazers at Rockets, Jan. 24: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

Fred VanVleet, Jabari Smith Jr., and Jeff Green are all expected to return from recent injuries when Houston hosts Portland on Wednesday night.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 24, 2024

Celtics at Rockets, Jan. 21: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

After losing in Boston last weekend, Ime Udoka will get another chance to defeat his former team when the Celtics pay a return visit to Houston on Sunday.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 21, 2024

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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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 18, 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

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 12, 2024

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Rockets at Bulls, Jan. 10: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

As Houston’s six-game road trip continues, the Rockets will again be without Tari Eason in Wednesday’s game versus DeMar DeRozan and the Bulls.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 9, 2024

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 7, 2024

Bucks at Rockets, Jan. 6: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

Fred VanVleet and the Rockets were competitive against Damian Lillard and the Bucks in Milwaukee. Can they finish the job in Houston?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 6, 2024

‘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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 6, 2024

Timberwolves at Rockets, Jan. 5: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

The schedule is getting much tougher for Alperen Sengun and the Rockets, who host Minnesota (24-9) and Milwaukee (25-10) on a home back-to-back.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 5, 2024

‘Superstar in the making’: Fred VanVleet on Houston’s Alperen Sengun

“Superstar in the making,” Fred VanVleet says of rising Rockets star Alperen Sengun. “We’re watching it unfold, right before our eyes.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 4, 2024

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 4, 2024

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 3, 2024

Nets at Rockets, Jan. 3: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

The Rockets (16-15) have struggled against Eastern Conference teams this season, but a home matchup versus the slumping Nets (15-19) could help rectify that.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 31, 2023

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).

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 30, 2023

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.

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.

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 27, 2023

Takeaways: Alperen Sengun’s epic run continues, but Pacers bomb Rockets with 3s

Alperen Sengun posted back-to-back 30-point games for the first time, but Houston couldn’t overcome a 42-point difference on 3-pointers versus Indiana.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 26, 2023

Pacers at Rockets, Dec. 26: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

Alperen Sengun and the Rockets will look to build on their recent momentum when they face Myles Turner and the Pacers on Tuesday night.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 23, 2023

Rockets at Pelicans, Dec. 23: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

Saturday is night two of a back-to-back for the Rockets, but New Orleans could have more uncertainty due to the questionable status of Zion Williamson (illness).

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 23, 2023

Takeaways: Alperen Sengun bounces back with huge night as Rockets blast short-handed Mavs

After hearing criticism from Ime Udoka earlier in the week, Alperen Sengun responded with one of his best career games as Houston routed short-handed Dallas.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 21, 2023

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 20, 2023

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 17, 2023

Rockets at Bucks, Dec. 17: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms

Tari Eason and the Rockets will begin a difficult road back-to-back with Sunday’s matchup versus Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks.

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