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On YouTubeIme Udoka News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 21
Rockets Will Have to be More Consistent on Defense
The true mark of an Ime Udoka led team usually hinges on defensive effort and tenacity. He's a defensive-minded coach, which is in line with his player profile, throughout his tenure in the league.
Reed Sheppard News / Last Word On Sports / March 21
The Rockets’ Reed Sheppard Starter Era May Be Starting Now
The Houston Rockets defeated the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night, 117-95. The Hawks are obviously in a transition phase. They moved on from long-time build-around star Trae Young at the deadline.
The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz
How many of the oldest players to score 30 points or more in a game for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
Tari Eason News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 21
Rockets forward Tari Eason’s mom is pulling out all the stops to end son’s slump
The Houston Rockets are watching closely as Tari Eason battles through a brutal stretch, and the shooting slump has now reached a point where even family is stepping in.
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.
NBA News / Field Level Media / March 21
Rockets to utilize tweaked starting lineup vs. Heat
With the regular season drawing to a close and the Houston Rockets in search of consistency on offense, second-year guard Reed Sheppard was inserted into the starting lineup against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday in the first game of a back-to-back set that will cap a Rockets five-game homestand.
Aaron Holiday News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 21
Key Rockets Strategic Change Clears Way for Aaron Holiday vs. Hawks
The Houston Rockets have been in need of a change. The current set-up and structure hasn't been working. The Rockets had lost three of their last four games heading into Friday night's showdown against the Atlanta Hawks, who were no slouch, by the way.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / March 21
Rockets get right with 117-95 win over Hawks 
The Houston Rockets came into this one in need of a get-right after too ugly losses to the Los Angeles Lakers, and get right they did, leading for the vast majority of the game, shooting 52 percent from the field, 47 percent from deep and holding the Hawks to 41 percent shooting on their way to a 117-95 victory.
Kevin Durant News / EssentiallySports / March 21
Kevin Durant Responds to Media Criticism Over Rockets Chemistry After Blowout Win vs Hawks
After winning just four of their last ten games, analysts raised questions over the Houston Rockets’ locker room. Notably, Kendrick Perkins felt Kevin Durant’s burner account situation still lingers.
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 / Yardbarker / March 21
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.
Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / March 21
NBA Analyst Doesn’t Believe Kevin Durant Can Be Expected to Carry Rockets at 37 Years Old
When Kevin Durant joined the Houston Rockets in 2025, he had just one thing in mind: win the championship. It’s what has eluded him since his days with Stephen Curry, and now heading towards the twilight of his career, it’s literally crunch time.
Kevin Durant News / Field Level Media / March 20
Kevin Durant, Rockets halt Hawks' 11-game winning streak
Kevin Durant scored 25 points in three periods as the Houston Rockets snapped the visiting Atlanta Hawks' 11-game winning streak with a 117-95 victory on Friday.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 20
Three Takeaways from the Rockets Second Half Blowout of the Hawks
The Houston Rockets desperately needed a win at home after back-to-back losses and they did so over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night in what turned into a rout in the second half.
Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 20
Tari Eason's Free Agency Looms Amid Rockets' Lack of Production
Through his first 30 games of the 2025-26 season, Tari Eason was proving that the Houston Rockets made a mistake by not offering a rookie extension before opening night.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 20
Three High-Level Players Listed out of Rockets vs. Hawks
The Houston Rockets are set to take on the Atlanta Hawks tonight, desperate for a win as they fall down the Western Conference standings. Houston has grappled for the third seed in the West all season long, but has fallen to the five-seed after suffering four losses in a six-game span.
Reed Sheppard News / Athlon Sports / March 20
Fantasy Basketball Breakout Candidates 2026-27: Cooper Flagg, Reed Sheppard & AJ Dybantsa
Springtime means smart fantasy basketball managers are looking into their crystal balls to see which players will be breakout stars in the 2026-27 season.
Houston Rockets News / AirJordanChronicles / March 20
Kevin Durant Breaks Silence on WNBA’s Viral New CBA Agreement
Kevin Durant has never failed to show up for the WNBA. Be it through words or actions, the star hooper has consistently been vocal in supporting the NBA’s counterpart.
Tari Eason News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 19
The key Rockets player who’s shooting 3.6% on 3-pointers in March
On Thursday evening, the Houston Rockets lost their second straight game to the Los Angeles Lakers at home, falling apart down the stretch once again. It was another rough showing for the Rockets’ offense, which mustered just 24 points in the final frame.
Luka Doncic News / Larry Brown Sports / March 19
Luka Doncic trash talks a Rockets fan in the middle of live play
Luka Doncic engaged in a favorite pastime of his during Wednesday’s game.
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