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Jabari Smith Just Did Something He Hasn't Done in Two Seasons

The Houston Rockets came into the season knowing expectations were at a five-year high after acquiring one of the greatest players of all time, Kevin Durant.

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The case for the Rockets not doing anything drastic

There are 30 teams in the National Basketball Association. (How’s that for insight?) Some have it easier than others. That’s always been the case. The NBA practically has a caste system.

Fred VanVleet News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 24

Fred VanVleet is Here to Stay with the Rockets for the Long Haul

This season, the Houston Rockets have been without their leader and table-setting point guard in Fred VanVleet, and his absence has shown. The Rockets run a pick-and-roll heavy offensive approach and don't have any guards capable of orchestrating the offense.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / February 24

Rockets' Tari Eason Under Fire After Vince Williams Jr. Suffers Scary Knee Injury

The Western Conference heavyweight Houston Rockets met the Utah Jazz on Monday night, with the contest ending in a one-sided, 125-105 win for head coach Ime Udoka's team.

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The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / February 24

Kevin Durant posts season-high 12 assists as Rockets beat Jazz 125-105 to take third seed

Kevin Durant finished with 18 points and a season-high 12 assists as the Houston Rockets beat the Utah Jazz 125-105, moving into third place in the Western Conference.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 24

Rockets' Forward Considered one of NBA's Most Underrated Gems

Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka values wing depth and size. We've seen him trot out unorthodox lineups with multiple centers. In fact, the Rockets starting lineup at the beginning of the year featured two centers in Alperen Sengun and Steven Adams.

Charles Barkley News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 24

Charles Barkley Rips Rockets for Lack of Offensive Execution

By the numbers, the Houston Rockets are a fairly good offense. The season-long numbers, that is. Houston ranks eighth in offensive efficiency, which has been dropping by the game.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / February 24

Rockets Dominate Jazz Behind Smith’s 31-Point Performance

The Houston Rockets put on a clinic Monday night, dismantling the Utah Jazz 125-105 at Toyota Center. The Rockets (35-21) moved into sole possession of third place in the Western Conference, and they did it with the kind of basketball that has opponents taking notice.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / February 24

'He’s Understanding More His Role' – Houston Rockets Star Heaps Praise on Jabari Smith Jr. After 31-Point Outburst Vs. Utah Jazz

The Houston Rockets notched a 125-105 home win against the Utah Jazz on Monday night, as Jabari Smith Jr. registered a game-high 31 points, nine rebounds, three steals, three blocks, and six three-pointers on 12-for-17 shooting from the field in 33 minutes of action.

Ime Udoka News / Fadeaway World / February 24

Ime Udoka Calls Out Rockets’ Careless Ball Handling Despite Blowout Win Over Jazz

The Rockets managed to defeat the Jazz 125-105 despite committing a season-high 26 turnovers in the blowout win. After the game, their head coach, Ime Udoka, spoke to the media and addressed what led to this strange outcome tonight.

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Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

NBA News / The Dream Shake / February 24

Rockets Razz Jazz 125-105

Well, the season is saved! The Rockets scored a robust 125 points, held their opponent to just over 100, and essentially stomped their opponent from beginning to end.

Tari Eason News / Larry Brown Sports / February 24

Tari Eason’s dirty hit causes Jazz guard to suffer gruesome leg injury

Utah Jazz guard Vince Williams Jr. suffered a gruesome-looking leg injury Monday after taking a shot from Houston Rockets swingman Tari Eason. The injury occurred during a Rockets fastbreak opportunity early in the second quarter at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.

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Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / February 24

Jabari Smith Jr. puts up 31 as Rockets rumble past Jazz

Jabari Smith Jr. scored a game-high 31 points, Kevin Durant and Tari Eason chipped in double-doubles and the Houston Rockets rolled to a 125-105 victory over the visiting Utah Jazz on Monday.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 24

Three Takeaways from the Rockets’ Dominant Win over the Jazz

The Houston Rockets needed to get back on track after a shocking fourth quarter collapse against the Knicks, and boy did they do that on Monday night back at home.

Alperen Sengun News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 24

Rockets’ Alperen Sengun jukes Jazz for sweet reverse slam dunk

Alperen Sengun pulled off an incredible dunk highlight during the Houston Rockets’ clash with the Utah Jazz on Monday night. Sengun is going through the fifth year of his NBA career with the Rockets.

Kevin Durant News / Larry Brown Sports / February 23

Kevin Durant reveals huge sum he got paid to do commercial making fun of his legs

A reputation for having crusty skin hilariously scored Kevin Durant a massive bag courtesy of skincare brand CeraVe. Millions of fans have seen Durant’s commercial with CeraVe, dubbing him the “New Face of Legs.” The ad showed Durant rubbing moisturizer on his legs, which were lengthened to comical degrees in the 30-second spot.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / February 23

Jae’Sean Tate To Miss 4-6 Weeks With Grade 2 MCL Sprain

Rockets forward Jae’Sean Tate has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 medial collateral ligament (MCL) sprain in his right knee and is expected to miss four-to-six weeks, head coach Ime Udoka told reporters, including Michael Shapiro of chron.com (Twitter link).

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 22

Rockets eye stronger finishing effort, take on Jazz

The Houston Rockets appeared to have righted the ship concerning their early-season struggles in late-game situations, but that issue reappeared against the New York Knicks on Saturday.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 22

Rockets coach Ime Udoka calls out Amen Thompson, Reed Sheppard after epic collapse vs. Knicks

The Houston Rockets are grappling with a significant identity crisis after several frustrating losses to teams they were expected to beat. This struggle has sparked a debate about the team’s floor leadership, with many fans and analysts calling for Reed Sheppard to be inserted into the starting lineup.

Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker / February 19

Why Durant's response to burner account accusations isn't adding up

Why Kevin Durant's response to burner account accusations isn't adding up

The Houston Rockets star's history of using burner accounts to take shots at his former teammates led to some odd accusations during the All-Star break.

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