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On YouTubeHouston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 16
The Rockets' Missed Shots Are Doing Damage To Their Contention Chances
The Houston Rockets left much to be desired after suffering maybe their worst loss of the season in a defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Rockets kept the game close for most of its duration, but they let go of the rope in the fourth quarter, ending the game with a tie for their largest margin of defeat this season.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 16
Views From the Game: The Rockets Collapse in the Fourth Quarter in Loss to Thunder
The Houston Rockets were happy to be back home after a tough stretch on the road, losing all three games on their latest three-game road trip. The Rockets have actually been on the road a lot since the start of December, having played 13 of 19 games on the road heading into the first of five straight on Tuesday against the Bulls.
NBA News / The Dream Shake / January 16
Rockets look to bounce back versus Minnesota 
After a disapointing loss following a bad fourth quarter, the Houston Rockets look to get back on track with a win versus the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.
The 'Most 30-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz
How many of the players with at least 20 30-point, 10-assist games in NBA history can you name in five minutes?
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 16
Tracy McGrady Chalks up Rockets' Skid to Lack of Point Guard
On Tuesday night, the Houston Rockets ended their three-game losing streak against the Chicago Bulls, albeit in dramatic fashion. But a win is a win.
The biggest 'what if' moment for every NBA franchise
It's hard for everything to go right in the NBA, whether that's due to managerial decisions, bad luck with injuries, or other factors. In league history, there are some moments that stand out, moments that could have gone in a completely different direction and drastically changed the league.
NBA News / Field Level Media / January 16
Rockets' rough run rolls on with Timberwolves' visit
The Houston Rockets initiated a challenging stretch of home games on Thursday with a rematch of their double-overtime thriller against the Oklahoma City Thunder that served as the season opener for both teams on Oct.
NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / January 16
'If We Had Won This Game, Do We Celebrate It?' – Houston Rockets Star Explains Why They’re Not Worried With Their Blowout Loss Vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
Kevin Durant isn’t too worried about the Houston Rockets’ 111-91 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night, as he believes that it simply wasn’t their night.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / January 16
Fourth Quarter Results Are Bad For Rockets, Fall To Thunder 111-91
I’m still ill, and honestly this game didn’t help, so I’ll try to be brief. (Narrator: it was not brief.) The Rockets offense simply is not good enough for them to be considered a contender of any sort right now.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / January 16
'Unethical Hooper': NBA Fans Rip Shai Gilgeous-Alexander For Trying To Foul-Bait Kevin Durant
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder visited Houston tonight to face Kevin Durant and the Rockets for the second time this season after opening night, and came away with a resounding 111-91 win.
Yao Ming News / Athlon Sports / January 15
NBA Legend Yao Ming Makes Announcement
It has been more than 15 years since Yao Ming last played in the NBA. His final game for the Houston Rockets was on Nov. 10, 2010, in a loss against the Washington Wizards.
NBA News / The SportsRush / January 16
'They Need a Conductor': Dwyane Wade Boldly Claims Chris Paul Can Fill Rockets’ Biggest Hole
The Houston Rockets have been one of the hardest teams to figure out in the 2025-2026 season. The squad added Kevin Durant over the summer and has shown that they can go toe to toe with the elites in the competitive West.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 15
Why Rockets still face identity crisis at season’s halfway point
The Houston Rockets are still trying to figure out who they want to be. Team broadcaster Craig Ackerman remarked this week that the Rockets haven’t been playing “Rocket basketball’’ of late.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 15
Fred VanVleet Explains the Rockets' Recent Struggles
The NBA season has reached it's dog days. We're about at half way point, which is about when things get ramped up. Teams have realized their strengths and opportunities for improvement.
JD Davison News / The Dream Shake / January 15
Time for the Rockets to go all in on JD Davison
JD Davison has been an intriguing name dating back to October, when the Houston Rockets’ preseason kicked off. Well, he’s been an intriguing name dating back to 2021, when he was a five-star point guard in high school.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 15
How The Rockets Can Redeem Their Season-Opening Loss
The Houston Rockets are trying to correct some of their issues and return to their winning ways more consistently. They have a large test looming against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the team that gave Houston its first loss of the season.
Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / January 15
'He Like the Black Pop': Fred VanVleet’s Nickname for Ime Udoka Pays Homage to Gregg Popovich
The Houston Rockets have built a young team around Kevin Durant this season and have been reasonably successful at that. Athletes like Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr.
Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / January 15
'So Much Different Than the Narrative': Fred VanVleet Shares One of the Most Surprising Things About Kevin Durant
The Houston Rockets had an outstanding season last year with a 52-30 record that was good enough for the 2-seed in the West. And though they were knocked out in the first round of the playoffs by the Warriors, it was still a huge step in the right direction for a young team that hadn’t even made the postseason since 2020.
NBA News / Field Level Media / January 13
Rockets have answers in back-and-forth win over Bulls
Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun recorded double-doubles, and Jabari Smith Jr. drilled three late jumpers as the Houston Rockets outlasted the visiting Chicago Bulls 119-113 on Tuesday night.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / January 10
Rockers star Kevin Durant passes NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain on all-time list
Kevin Durant didn't need to add more to his resume to cement his legendary status, but he did it nonetheless.
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