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The Rockets' Hopes Lean On Their Shot Making, Not Playmaking

The Houston Rockets have tried to mitigate the loss of Fred VanVleet all season. His ability to limit turnovers and organize the offense was invaluable for last year's Rockets, and it was always expected the team would struggle a bit once he went down.

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Two Things to Watch in the Rockets’ Rivalry Battle With the Nuggets

After a 113-99 win over the Toronto Raptors last night, the Rockets are looking to kickstart another winning streak with just about a month left in the regular season.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 11

The Next Two Weeks Will Make or Break the Rockets’ Regular Season

The Houston Rockets have had an up-and-down season to say the least. Even before the season started, the Rockets completed the biggest trade of the offseason, trading for Kevin Durant and sending Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks to the Phoenix Suns.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 11

Rockets Have Varying Opinions on Bam Adebayo's Historic Night

Ime Udoka has seen stellar NBA play throughout his basketball life. The Houston Rockets coach has spent two decades in the NBA. Seven of which was spent as a player and 13 as a coach.

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The 'Most 20-point games in an NBA season' quiz

An active NBA player has scored 20 points or more in at least 60 games in one season 61 times. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 11

Rockets' Wing Ruled Out Ahead of Matchup with Nuggets

The Rockets have alternated wins and losses for the last eight games, and will need to break that streak tonight against Denver. It’s been an odd season for Houston, who saw bumps in the road from the word go in the form of Fred VanVleet’s injury.

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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.

Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 11

Prolific Scoring Wing Notes Defensive Shortcomings of Rockets' Alperen Sengun

Alperen Sengun has been in a bit of a funk of late. It's been especially noticeable on the offensive end, where his efficiency has just absolutely faded.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 11

Rockets' Kevin Durant in Disbelief over Heat's Bam Adebayo's Historic Night

On Tuesday night, the Houston Rockets seized the opportunity to bounce back after getting manhandled by the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night, in front of a national audience.

Houston Rockets News / HITC / March 11

Why Rockets’ Ime Udoka is not impressed by Bam Adebayo’s historic 83-point scoring night

Ime Udoka was not ready to get swept away by Bam Adebayo’s historic 83-point night, with the Houston Rockets coach making it clear he saw a very specific context behind the numbers.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / March 11

Kevin Durant’s Stance on Bam Adebayo’s 83-Point Night Goes Against HC Ime Udoka’s Take

In 2006, Kobe Bryant went off against the Toronto Raptors at Staples Center. He created history by posting 81 points and standing second to Wilt Chamberlain’s 1962 100-point game against the New York Knicks.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 11

Joe Johnson Details Rockets' Dire Situation at Point Guard Position

The NBA's worst kept secret this season has been the Houston Rockets' lack of a point guard. Better yet, the absence of Fred VanVleet, who has been the Rockets' starting point guard over the last two seasons.

NBA News / The Dream Shake / March 11

Rockets Rattle Raptors 113-96

Tonight’s Rockets win over the the 5th place Toronto Raptors was just the thing for a Rockets team that was soundly thrashed by the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday.

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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.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 11

Rockets superstar Kevin Durant immortalizes Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game

Kevin Durant didn’t hesitate when asked about Bam Adebayo’s historic scoring eruption on Tuesday. The Houston Rockets superstar delivered a powerful reaction after the Miami Heat center produced one of the greatest individual performances the league has ever witnessed.

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Tari Eason News / Fadeaway World / March 10

5 Reasons Why Rockets Defeated Raptors In Clash Of Playoff Teams

The Houston Rockets picked up a composed 113-99 win over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night, dominating the fourth quarter to pick up their 40th win of the season.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 10

Rockets break open tight game in 4th, knock off Raptors

Kevin Durant scored a game-high 29 points, while Amen Thompson and Jabari Smith Jr. chipped in 23 points apiece as the Houston Rockets pulled away in the fourth quarter of a 113-99 victory over the visiting Toronto Raptors on Tuesday.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 10

Three Takeaways from the Rockets' Crucial Home Win over the Raptors

The Houston Rockets desperately needed a win back at home against the Toronto Raptors and got it done 113-99 on Tuesday night in Toyota Center. It was a poor loss against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday and the Rockets got the bad taste out of their mouth and bounced back in solid fashion.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 10

Nike to Retro Rockets' Kevin Durant's Peanut Butter and Jelly 'KD 6'

If you're like me and you're a fan of basketball shoes, you likely own a pair of Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant's shoes. Or did at some point in time.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 10

Is Contention A Legitimate Outcome For The Rockets This Season?

The Houston Rockets haven't figured out a consistent formula to victory this season. The coaching staff, led by Ime Udoka, has made lineup decisions based on his hope for a defensive identity carrying the team to contention.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 10

Two Things to Watch as the Houston Rockets Host the Toronto Raptors

The Houston Rockets have been up and down to start March. Over their last four games, they're 2-2, not counting a loss that would make them 2-3 since Feb.

Fred VanVleet News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 10

One Houston Rocket Statistic That May Surprise You for This Season

Throughout the 2025-26 season, the Houston Rockets have tried to make up for the absence of their on- and off-court leader, Fred VanVleet. VanVleet suffered a potential season-ending injury before the start of training camp, which sent the Rockets scrambling and changed the team's dynamic.

Ime Udoka News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 9