YOU WONT BELIEVE: 6 - What They Never Told You

With Daishen Nix ill, TyTy Washington takes advantage of first rotation minutes in Houston

With Daishen Nix under the weather, #Rockets rookie TyTy Washington took advantage of his first rotation minutes at point guard with 5 assists and 0 turnovers in 12 minutes.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 16, 2022

Rockets fight back with late defensive push as Tyler Herro, Heat hold on

Tyler Herro’s career-high 41 points allowed Miami to hold on and snap Houston’s home winning streak. But by pitching a shutout over the final five minutes, the #Rockets flashed their potential.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 16, 2022

Rockets coach Stephen Silas balances basketball with grieving

“I kind of didn’t want the game to end,” a grieving Stephen Silas said with a slight smile after watching his #Rockets defeat Phoenix. “Now, it is like real life starts up again.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 14, 2022

Paul Silas, 3-time NBA champion and longtime coach, dies at 79

“He combined the knowledge developed over nearly 40 years as an NBA player and coach with an innate understanding of how to mix discipline with his never-ending positivity,” Charlotte Hornets chairman Michael Jordan said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 13, 2022

LeBron James reflects on the life of Paul Silas, his first NBA coach

LeBron James talks about his memories of Paul Silas, his first NBA head coach, who passed away on Sunday.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 12, 2022

Led by John Lucas and playing for Stephen Silas, Rockets emphasize defense, accountability in win

“We had a really good day of practice,” John Lucas said after Houston's big win over Milwaukee. “We talked about accountability, being professional, and starting to grow up.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 12, 2022

‘That was for coach’: Jalen Green, Jabari Smith Jr. will Rockets past Bucks

With Stephen Silas out after his father’s death, Jalen Green (on offense) and Jabari Smith Jr. (on defense) led an inspired #Rockets effort in an emotional, feel-good win over Milwaukee.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 12, 2022

Paul Silas, the former head coach of Charlotte Hornets and once an NBA star, has died

Paul Silas, an NBA star player who later was the head coach of the Charlotte NBA franchise on two different occasions, has died. He was 79.

Tribune News Service · Dec 11, 2022

Boston Celtics alumni, NBA react to Paul Silas’ passing

The Creighton standout played for Atlanta Hawks, Phoenix Suns, Denver Nuggets, and Seattle SuperSonics organizations over the course of his career as a player beyond Boston.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 11, 2022

Stephen Silas taking time away from Rockets after death of father, Paul Silas

John Lucas appears set to lead the #Rockets as head coach for at least one game after the death of Paul Silas, father of Houston’s Stephen Silas.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 11, 2022