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Rockets Erase 16-Point Hole, Steal 111-106 Win From Spurs In Wild Finish

Nothing about this game followed a clean script. Houston spent most of the night chasing, misfiring, and reacting while San Antonio controlled the pace and the scoreboard.

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'We Started Guarding' – Houston Rockets Coach Keeps It Simple on the Secret Behind Shutting Down Victor Wembanyama

The Houston Rockets secured a 111-106 home win over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday evening, in large part because of their superb job of slowing down Victor Wembanyama.

NBA News / The Dream Shake / January 21

Rockets Blast Past Spurs 111-106

This might be the best Rockets win of the season. It’s certainly my favorite win. There’s been a lot of negativity around here (looks at self) regarding aspects of this year’s Rockets team, a good bit of it deserved.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 20

Rockets steal one from Spurs thanks to 4th-quarter rally

Reed Sheppard scored 12 of his 21 points off the bench in the fourth quarter to help spark the Houston Rockets to a 111-106 comeback win over the visiting San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday.

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NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 20

Three Takeaways from the Rockets' Comeback Win over the Spurs

The Houston Rockets faced off against an inter-state rival in the San Antonio Spurs on Tueday night, desperately needing a conference win to keep their win-streak alive.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Reed Sheppard News / Yardbarker / January 21

Reed Sheppard leads Rockets to largest comeback of season in win over Spurs

The Houston Rockets trailed by as many 16 to the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night before putting together a huge fourth-quarter rally.

Victor Wembanyama reaches Manu Ginobili territory in just his third NBA season

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 20

Houston Rockets' Biggest Needs With the NBA Trade Deadline Two Weeks Away

No team is perfect, especially not this season. The Oklahoma City Thunder have been exposed a number of times already, which puts the league hierarchy into perspective: there is still plenty of parity right now.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 20

Rockets Given Promising Midseason Grade Despite Recent Struggles

With the NBA's regular season just about halfway through, we have a good idea of how good teams are and where they stand in the league's hierarchy. Unfortunately, after the Houston Rockets' relatively hot start, they have slipped and shown major flaws after 40 total games.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 20

Rockets Move Up in NBA.com's Latest Power Rankings

Things haven't been pretty for the Houston Rockets to start 2026, but two straight wins heading into tonight's matchup with the San Antonio Spurs has certainly helped the sentiment regarding overall performance.

Steven Adams News / Hoops Rumors / January 20

Rockets center Steven Adams out indefinitely with severe ankle sprain

It’s a tough setback for Adams, who has missed extended time in recent years due to a knee injury.

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 20

The Rockets' Rematch With The Spurs Means More This Time

The Houston Rockets have been searching for a signature win against an elite opponent after suffering some inexplicable losses to weaker teams. All season, the Rockets have gotten close to beating the league's best teams, but they struggled to get over the hump.

Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 20

Amen Thompson Talks Extra Motivation Ahead of Rockets and Spurs

The Houston Rockets will conclude their five-game home stand as they host the San Antonio Spurs Tuesday night. Tuesday matchup is the second meeting of the season between the two teams as they faced off earlier in the season in San Antonio.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 20

Rockets Deemed too Reliant on Kevin Durant

The Houston Rockets have gotten everything they could've wanted (or reasonably expected) out of Kevin Durant. When last summer's trade was executed with

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Houston Rockets News / Total Pro Sports / January 20

Unexpected Rockets Player Earns Team’s Second-Most All-Star Starter Votes From Players

All-Star voting often rewards points, highlights, and big numbers. Sometimes, it tells a quieter story. When NBA players cast their ballots, they tend to notice effort that never makes it into the box score.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / January 20

Rockets put trust in Jabari Smith Jr. ahead of showdown vs. Spurs

The Houston Rockets could address their need for a traditional point guard before the Feb. 5 trade deadline, a vacancy caused by the loss of veteran Fred VanVleet to a preseason knee injury.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 20

Rockets Could be Without Multiple Players vs. Spurs

The Houston Rockets will take on an inter-state rival in the San Antonio Spurs tonight, hoping to keep a short win-streak alive. Houston sputtered over the last handful of weeks, having lost five games in seven tries and fallen nearly to the Western Conference Play-In in the process.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 20

Rockets Recommended to Trade for Pelicans' Kevon Looney Following Steven Adams Injury

Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka’s offensive philosophy is predicated on getting multiple bites at the apple. The Rockets have strategically constructed their roster to have ample big men.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / January 19

NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Blazers, Deni Avdija, Sixers

Houston is almost exactly where the projections said they would be, and that is part of the reason the grade lands here. That would be a B-plus, according to ESPN’s latest midseason rankings.

Houston Rockets News / BasketballNews.com / January 19

Kevin Durant continues to make history, pass Dirk Nowitzki for 6th all-time scoring list

Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant added another historic milestone to his Hall of Fame resume on Sunday night, moving into sixth place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list by passing Dirk Nowitzki during Houston’s 119-110 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / January 19

Kevin Durant passes Dirk Nowitzki, moves into sixth on scoring list

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant scored 18 points on Sunday night to pass Dirk Nowitzki and move into sixth place on the NBA's all-time scoring list. Durant made two free throws with 15.2 seconds left in Houston's 119-110 home win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Steven Adams News / Fadeaway World / January 18

Steven Adams’ Latest Injury Diagnosis After Rockets Center Collapses, Gets Carried To Locker Room

In an unfortunate update for the Rockets, Steven Adams went down writhing in pain during the fourth quarter of their clash tonight against the Pelicans.