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How Ime Udoka is Using the Rockets Bench As Regular Season Winds Down

How Ime Udoka is Using the Rockets Bench As Regular Season Winds Down

The NBA Playoffs are around the corner. As the season approaches April, teams are going through the final stretch of the regular season fighting for conference standings or a play-in spot.

NBA News / The Dream Shake / March 29

Houston Rockets vs. New Orleans Pelicans

Tonight, the Houston Rockets return to the scene of their second-biggest collapse of the season. Until their demoralizing loss in Minnesota, I figured the New Orleans game in December would stand alone.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 28
Rockets Have Right Mindset Heading into Final Stretch of Season

Rockets Have Right Mindset Heading into Final Stretch of Season

The Houston Rockets' 119-109 victory Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night provided reason for optimism, as the Rockets put an end to a concerning trend, as it pertains to the Rockets' poor outside shooting.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 28
How the Rockets can Help Loosen Defensive Coverages on Kevin Durant

How the Rockets can Help Loosen Defensive Coverages on Kevin Durant

Much has been made about the Houston Rockets' roster construction and/or lack of depth up and down the roster. Houston has been relatively top heavy all season.  It always all starts with Kevin Durant.

Jamal Murray News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Nine three-pointer NBA games' quiz

The 'Nine three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least nine three-pointers in a game more than once in their career can you name in five minutes?

Ime Udoka News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 28
Rockets Need More from Ime Udoka Than What He's Been Giving Them

Rockets Need More from Ime Udoka Than What He's Been Giving Them

Ime Udoka’s arrival to the Houston Rockets franchise in 2023 was a major moment for the franchise. The team clearly lacked structure and discipline, after a three-year period, in which the franchise stockpiled talent via the draft.

NBA News / Yardbarker
Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

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 / AirJordanChronicles / March 28
'Closest Thing to Him': Grizzlies Star Reveals His Response to Kevin Durant Comparison

'Closest Thing to Him': Grizzlies Star Reveals His Response to Kevin Durant Comparison

GG Jackson is not shying away from a superstar comparison. Following a tough loss to the Houston Rockets, the Memphis Grizzlies forward called out perceived referee bias, directly comparing his on-court treatment to that of Kevin Durant.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 28
Watch: Amen Thompson Skies Over Grizzlies' Cam Spencer for Monster Putback Slam

Watch: Amen Thompson Skies Over Grizzlies' Cam Spencer for Monster Putback Slam

On Friday night, the Houston Rockets faced off against the Memphis Grizzlies in a tightly-contested battle through and through. The Grizzlies just wouldn't go away.  Houston held an 11-point lead at one point in the third quarter, but saw it evaporate and dwindle down to a five-point lead heading into the fourth.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 28
Rockets Owner Tilman Fertitta Gets Major Victory as Houston WNBA Deal Becomes Complete

Rockets Owner Tilman Fertitta Gets Major Victory as Houston WNBA Deal Becomes Complete

On Friday night, the Houston Rockets got a victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, as the Rockets won their 44th game of the season by a margin of 119-109.

Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 28
Rockets Alperen Sengun Posterizes Grizzlies Not Once, but Twice

Rockets Alperen Sengun Posterizes Grizzlies Not Once, but Twice

Houston Rockets big man Alperen Sengun is not a high-flyer. Not by any stretch of the imagination.  You're never going to see him in the dunk contest. He's not going to wow you with freakish athleticism.

Kevin Durant News / EssentiallySports / March 28
NBA Refs Are ‘Suck Ups’ to Kevin Durant, Says Grizzlies Star After Controversial Admission

NBA Refs Are ‘Suck Ups’ to Kevin Durant, Says Grizzlies Star After Controversial Admission

The Houston Rockets avoided embarrassment against the Memphis Grizzlies. The game hung in limbo. The see-saw of momentum looked like it could shift into Memphis’ favor at any moment.

NBA News / Yardbarker
20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

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 / Field Level Media / March 27
Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr. push Rockets past Grizzlies

Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr. push Rockets past Grizzlies

Kevin Durant had 25 points and 10 assists, while Jabari Smith Jr. added 21 points and a season-high 16 rebounds to lead the visiting Houston Rockets to a 119-109 victory Friday night over the Memphis Grizzlies.

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The 'Most Elite Eight appearances' quiz
 The 'Most Elite Eight appearances' quiz
The 'Nine three-pointer NBA games' quiz
 The 'Nine three-pointer NBA games' quiz
The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz
 The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz
The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz
 The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 27
Three Takeaways from the Rockets' Comfortable Road Win over the Grizzlies

Three Takeaways from the Rockets' Comfortable Road Win over the Grizzlies

The Houston Rockets desperately needed to get back in the win column and did so successfully with a 119-109 win against the Memphis Grizzlies on the road in FedEx Forum.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / March 27
Isiah Thomas used Kevin Durant to take multiple shots at Michael Jordan

Isiah Thomas used Kevin Durant to take multiple shots at Michael Jordan

Isiah Thomas and Scottie Pippen continue to vie for the title of who can hate on Michael Jordan the most. 

Jordan admits NASCAR lawsuit was 'personal' for him
Pistons proving doubters wrong minus Cade Cunningham: 'We're best in East'
Knicks' Josh Hart tells Stephen A. Smith to 'shut the hell up'
Smith offers a lame response after getting dissed by Hart
LaVar Ball credited for LaMelo's rise with surprising Hornets
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 27
Rockets Receive Validation with Last Two Minute Report From Wolves Loss

Rockets Receive Validation with Last Two Minute Report From Wolves Loss

On Wednesday night, the Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves went to battle in a game that was easily one of the NBA's best games of the season.

Fred VanVleet News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 27
Will Fred VanVleet be the Same Player for the Rockets Next Season?

Will Fred VanVleet be the Same Player for the Rockets Next Season?

If you've watched the Houston Rockets at all this season, one thing has certainly stood out. They need a table-setting guard. It would do them wonders.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 27
The Rockets Still Have No Firm Identity

The Rockets Still Have No Firm Identity

The Houston Rockets are no longer 'punking' teams, with Head Coach Ime Udoka saying on several occasions this season that his team had been on the receiving end after a loss.

Bill Simmons News / Athlon Sports / March 27
Bill Simmons Calls Out Rockets After Historic Loss to Timberwolves

Bill Simmons Calls Out Rockets After Historic Loss to Timberwolves

The Houston Rockets’ latest defeat has sparked more than just concern. What unfolded in Minnesota has now triggered strong reactions from analysts and raised deeper questions about the team’s identity.

Houston Rockets News / EssentiallySports / March 27
'One Of The Worst Coaching Jobs Of The Year': Bill Simmons Criticizes Ime Udoka For Rockets’ Dismal Season

'One Of The Worst Coaching Jobs Of The Year': Bill Simmons Criticizes Ime Udoka For Rockets’ Dismal Season

Losing a 13-point lead in the final three minutes is bad. Losing it to a team without its superstar is a fireable offense to some. For the Houston Rockets, that collapse was all the ammunition Bill Simmons needed to deliver a damning verdict on head coach Ime Udoka.

Kevin Durant News / EssentiallySports / March 27
Isiah Thomas Goes All Out on Michael Jordan With Kevin Durant Claim

Isiah Thomas Goes All Out on Michael Jordan With Kevin Durant Claim

The decades-old feud between Isiah Thomas and Michael Jordan is far from over, and the ‘Bad Boys’ legend has just fired his latest shot at MJ’s legacy.

Tari Eason News / Scoop B / March 27
Destined for the Hardwood: Tari Eason on the Legacy of Cincinnati and the LeBron Spark

Destined for the Hardwood: Tari Eason on the Legacy of Cincinnati and the LeBron Spark

In the modern NBA, few young players embody the raw, kinetic energy of the game quite like Tari Eason. Since arriving in Houston as the 17th overall pick in 2022, Eason has carved out a reputation as a “stat-sheet stuffer”—a relentless defender and opportunistic scorer who seems to be everywhere at once.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 26
Bill Simmons rips Ime Udoka’s ‘clogged toilet’ offense with Rockets

Bill Simmons rips Ime Udoka’s ‘clogged toilet’ offense with Rockets

The Houston Rockets are 4-6 in their last 10 games, including a historical meltdown against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on Wednesday, wherein they blew a 13-point lead in overtime.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / March 26
Naz Reid Gets Ejected After Heated Exchange With Referee Over Controversial Charge Call

Naz Reid Gets Ejected After Heated Exchange With Referee Over Controversial Charge Call

Naz Reid is quite famous for his aggressive antics on the court. Back in February this year, the Minnesota Timberwolves star had a heated moment with Mo Gueye.

Houston Rockets News / Total Pro Sports / March 26
Cameras Caught Alperen Sengun’s Bleeding Mouth After Ridiculous Block That Sent Rockets to OT

Cameras Caught Alperen Sengun’s Bleeding Mouth After Ridiculous Block That Sent Rockets to OT

The Houston Rockets may have lost their overtime game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but the play of the day certainly belongs to Turkish big man Alperen Sengun.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 21
Kevin Durant inches closer to Michael Jordan on all-time scoring list

Kevin Durant inches closer to Michael Jordan as Rockets snap Hawks' win steak 

Approaching a major career milestone, Kevin Durant was at his best as the Houston Rockets snapped the Atlanta Hawks' win streak on Friday night.

Kevin Durant, Rockets halt Hawks' 11-game winning streak
Kevin Durant had a wild prediction for LeBron James’ future
The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

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