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NBA News / The Dream Shake / April 8
Rockets Make It Seven In A Row With 119-105 Win Over Phoenix 
I’ll ask for your understanding with another recap that is getting started at about 2am where I am. That’s fairly late by almost any standard, even Rockets fandom.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 8
Rockets With Huge Comeback Win Over Suns In KD’s Return to Phoenix: Three Takeaways
The Houston Rockets faced off against the Phoenix Suns in an enticing late night showdown on NBC and made their largest comeback of the season in a 119-105 win.
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / April 8
Kevin Durant and Dillon Brooks Exchange Heated Words Before Explosive On-Court Battle
Thank the basketball gods for scheduling the right games near the end of each season. For instance, fireworks erupted early in the first half of the Houston Rockets-Phoenix Suns game.
The 'NBA active two-pointers leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players with at least 4,000 two-pointers made in their career can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 8
Amen Thompson, Jalen Green had fiery exchange in Rockets-Suns clash
Jalen Green and Amen Thompson showed some animosity between them during Tuesday’s clash between the Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns. The Suns led the Rockets 55-50 late in the second half when Devin Booker gave possession up to Thompson, leading to a 1-on-1 face-off between the Rockets wing and his former teammate Green on the other end.
Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain
Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.
Kevin Durant News / Total Pro Sports / April 8
'It Was Tough'- Kevin Durant Makes Honest Admission on Bitter Phoenix Exit
Kevin Durant’s time in the league is certainly numbered, but at least for now, he still has something to play for – winning another championship. Now with the Houston Rockets, KD knows he must do his best to help this team have a chance at a title.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 7
Rockets Creeping Up on Lakers in NBA's Western Conference Playoff Race
The final week of the NBA's regular season is underway, which means the Houston Rockets have just four games left before the playoffs. Just under two weeks ago, the season looked lost after a historic collapse against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 7
Which Version Of The Rockets Appear In The Postseason?
The Houston Rockets are looking to enter the postseason playing their best basketball. They've gone through stretches this season of uninspiring play, contrasted with stretches of elite offense and comparable defensive efforts.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 7
Rebounding, Shooting Two Things to Watch in Rockets vs. Suns
Contrary to their inconsistencies just a few weeks ago, the wins have continued to pile up for the Houston Rockets over the last week and a half. After Monday's thrilling 117-116 victory to spoild Stephen Curry's return to the Golden State Warriors, they're now on a six-game winning streak.
20 NBA players who changed how the game is played
Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / April 7
Rockets Sign Former G League MVP to Address Glaring Weakness Ahead of Playoffs
The Houston Rockets’ bet on acquiring Kevin Durant in a blockbuster trade last offseason has paid off, as the team sits fifth in the Western Conference with four games remaining in the regular season.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / April 7
Rockets Promoting JD Davison To Standard Roster
The Rockets have agreed to a two-year contract with guard JD Davison and will promote him to their standard 15-man roster, agent Corey Marcum tells ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link).
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 7
Rockets' Winning Streak Has Come With Reliving Kevin Durant of Pressure
With just 16.1 seconds left in the Houston Rockets' Sunday-night matchup with the Golden State Warriors, everyone in the arena thought the ball was going to Kevin Durant.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 7
Stephen Curry Wears Kevin Durant's Retro KD 4 Shoe Prior to Rockets-Warriors Battle
On Sunday night, the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors faced off once again for yet another highly contested match. The two teams have had plenty of matchups over the last decade that have become instant classics.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 7
Jabari Smith Jr. Has Been a Driving Force in the Rockets Six-Game Winning Streak
The 2025-26 season has been one of major adjustments for Jabari Smith Jr. Last year, there wasn't much pressure on the Houston Rockets to be offensively efficient because the defense was one of the best in the NBA, and the core was so young.
Jeff Green News / Scoop B / April 7
The Constant Professional: Jeff Green on the Evolution of the NBA and the Art of Staying Present
In a league where the average career lasts fewer than five years, Jeff Green stands as a marvel of longevity and adaptability. Since entering the NBA in
Tari Eason News / Stadium Rant / April 6
The Houston Rockets And Their Weird 2025-26 Season
The Rockets headed into the season viewed as one of the best teams in the league, and one of the few teams that could actually take down the Western Conference favorites, the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Houston Rockets News / Total Pro Sports / April 6
Ime Udoka Loses His Cool on Alperen Sengun Before Benching Him for Missing Wide-Open Three
The Houston Rockets faced a rejuvenated Golden State Warriors in their last game. With Stephen Curry’s return timeline already set, the Rockets were up for a tough fight.
The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 30 points five or more times in a season at age 35 or older can you name in five minutes?
Alperen Sengun News / Total Apex Sports / April 6
Rockets steal thriller in San Francisco as Sengun’s late finish sinks Warriors 117-116
The Rockets walked into Chase Center on Sunday night and handled just about everything a road team could face. A third-quarter push from Golden State. A roaring building.
Tari Eason News / Last Word On Sports / April 5
Rejuvenated Wing Key To Rockets’ Tardy Season Win Streak
The Houston Rockets are currently enjoying a five-game win streak. It’s a nice pick-me-up for a team that has seemingly been limping towards an early playoff exit and a coaching change for a while now.
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