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Usman Garuba focused on bringing energy, intensity to Rockets

“I just played with energy and intensity,” #Rockets center Usman Garuba says. “I tried to make the right plays on the offensive and defensive end, also. That is how we play.”

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Block party: Rockets reject Mavs, Usman Garuba enjoys career night

The Rockets had a season-high 19 blocks in Wednesday’s win at Dallas, and Usman Garuba (12 points, 100% FG, 9 rebounds) was a force with the best night of his career.

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Takeaways: Jalen Green drops 33 as rally falls short in New Orleans

Jalen Green scored a game-high 33 points on strong efficiency, but Houston’s second-half rally ran out of steam in New Orleans. The team’s 26 turnovers were a big reason.

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Takeaways: Rockets rookies Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason show flashes in Toronto

The #Rockets lost a close game to Fred VanVleet and the host Raptors, but there were signs of major progress by Houston’s top rookies, Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason.

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Takeaways: Jalen Green snaps slump, Alperen Sengun dominates in loss to Clippers

The #Rockets lost again to Paul George and the Clippers, but Jalen Green snapped his shooting slump and Alperen Sengun had a big night inside (26 points, 13 rebounds).

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Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. breaks out vs. Jazz, leads Rockets to first win of season

Jabari Smith Jr. (21 points, 9 rebounds, 3 blocks) had easily his best game as an NBA player, leading Houston to its first win of the season in Monday’s 114-108 victory over Utah.

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Bruno Fernando out indefinitely with knee injury; Rockets start Jabari Smith Jr. at center

With Bruno Fernando sidelined for the time being, the Rockets are experimenting with a smaller lineup featuring rookie Jabari Smith Jr. at center.

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Takeaways: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks rout weary Rockets, Jalen Green

Jalen Green scored 22 points, but the weary Rockets had no answers versus Giannis Antetokounmpo (44 points, 12 rebounds) and the Bucks on night two of a split back-to-back.

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2022-23 Houston Rockets statistics, player grades for preseason play

The Rockets went 3-1 in preseason play, and electric numbers by second-year guard Jalen Green (22.0 points, 43.3% on 3-pointers, 3.3 assists in 26.3 minutes) were a big reason why.

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Takeaways: Kevin Porter Jr., Jalen Green flourish, but Alperen Sengun struggles in loss to Miami

Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green played well, but the Rockets struggled to overcome a bad night by Alperen Sengun in Monday’s loss at Miami. Here’s our look at the key takeaways.

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Rockets pick up contract options on Jalen Green, other 2021 first-round draft picks

To no surprise, the Rockets are reportedly picking up the third-year contract options on Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun and the remainder of Houston’s 2021 first-round draft class.

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PHOTOS: Rockets pose for portraits at 2022-23 media day

Jalen Green, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun, and Kevin Porter Jr. are among many #Rockets who took part in official media day photo shoots at the opening of training camp.

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Kevin Porter Jr. impressed by Usman Garuba’s growth for Rockets

Kevin Porter Jr. on Usman Garuba’s offseason progress: “Usman came back looking a lot faster. He’s looking good. He’s more coordinated. He’s knowing his spots on defense.”

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EuroBasket grades: How did Houston Rockets players perform?

Alberto de Roa of @HoopsHype gives his grades for NBA players who competed at EuroBasket 2022, including Alperen Sengun and Usman Garuba of the Rockets.

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With Usman Garuba in key role, Spain wins EuroBasket 2022

Rockets prospect Usman Garuba finished strong and had a statement block for Spain, which won EuroBasket 2022 with Sunday’s championship victory over Rudy Gobert and France.

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EuroBasket 2022 semifinal: Usman Garuba shines as Spain advances past Germany

Rockets prospect Usman Garuba continues to play very well as a defender and facilitator for Spain, which advanced Friday to the EuroBasket 2022 championship.

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Rafael Stone not surprised by Usman Garuba’s strong EuroBasket play

Rafael Stone on Usman Garuba at EuroBasket: “He can play defense at a really high level. It is good to see him play well, but it’s on him and on us to find a way to translate that.”

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Spain’s national coach sees Usman Garuba as extraordinary defender

Sergio Scariolo, head coach of Spain’s national team, sees an extraordinary defender in Rockets prospect Usman Garuba. “He can change everything,” Scariolo said via translator.

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PHOTOS: Rockets prospects Alperen Sengun, Usman Garuba at EuroBasket

Rockets prospects Alperen Sengun (Turkey) and Usman Garuba (Spain) are both back in action this weekend at EuroBasket. Here’s a look back at their group-stage play.

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EuroBasket knockout round schedule for Turkey’s Alperen Sengun, Spain’s Usman Garuba

Rockets prospects Alperen Sengun (Turkey) and Usman Garuba (Spain) are moving on at EuroBasket! Here’s a look at the knockout stage bracket and schedule.

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Podcast: EuroBasket takeaways for Alperen Sengun, Usman Garuba

In today’s podcast, @BenDuBose and @PauloAlvesNBA break down what #Rockets prospects Alperen Sengun and Usman Garuba have shown at EuroBasket 2022 and beyond.

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Highlights, live streams: Tracking Alperen Sengun and Usman Garuba at EuroBasket 2022

Rockets prospects Alperen Sengun (Turkey) and Usman Garuba (Spain) are playing this week at EuroBasket 2022. Here’s how to watch and our look at how they’re faring.

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Bleacher Report proposes Rockets trade for Utah’s Donovan Mitchell

Bleacher Report’s Zach Buckley is proposing a trade involving Kevin Porter Jr., Eric Gordon, and draft assets for Utah’s Donovan Mitchell, but that may not make sense for Houston.

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Report: Rockets expected to keep Boban Marjanović into regular season

Marc Stein: “League sources say that the Rockets, as it stands, are still operating under the belief that Boban Marjanović has a place on their opening-night roster.”

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With Usman Garuba out, Aric Holman ready for opportunity with summer Rockets

With Usman Garuba out injured, Aric Holman wants to take advantage of an opportunity in Las Vegas. “I want to get a contract with somebody, hopefully it’s here in Houston,” @AricHolman says.

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