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On YouTubeKevin Durant News / Hoops Wire / March 22
Kevin Durant passes Michael Jordan, keeps climbing scoring list
Kevin Durant moved past Michael Jordan on Saturday night. Then he shrugged and looked ahead. “Four more to go,” Durant told reporters with a smile after scoring 27 points in the Rockets’ win over Miami, pushing his career total to 32,294 and into fifth place all-time.
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?
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.
Amen Thompson News / Field Level Media / March 21
Amen Thompson's tip-in at buzzer lifts Rockets over Heat
Amen Thompson tipped in a Kevin Durant missed jumper at the buzzer, and the Houston Rockets escaped with a wild 123-122 victory over the visiting Miami Heat on Saturday night.
NBA News / Yardbarker / March 21
Kevin Durant moves ahead of Michael Jordan on NBA all-time scoring list
The Houston Rockets picked up a thrilling 123-122 win over the Miami Heat on Saturday night, thanks in part to a strong fourth quarter that saw them overcome a nine-point deficit when it began. It was a huge win for the team. It was also a significant night individually for Kevin Durant.
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.
Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 21
Rockets Have Been One of League's Overly Scrutinized Teams This Season
The 2025-26 Houston Rockets were expected to be title contenders. Understandably, on several fronts. The Rockets became the Cinderella team of last season and are loaded with youth and athleticism.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 21
How The Rockets' Role Players Change Their Contention Chances
All season, national pundits have placed the Houston Rockets' hopes on Kevin Durant, Alperen Şengün, and Amen Thompson. These players have fluctuated between having incredible games to having subpar performances.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 21
The Houston Rockets Had Their Best Passing Game of the Season
Throughout Ime Udoka's tenure as Houston Rockets head coach, the Rockets have been known as one of the best, if not the best, rebounding teams in the NBA, a hard-nosed, hard-playing team, and one of the best defensive teams in the league.
Ime 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.
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.
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.
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.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / March 20
5 Things We Learned After Rockets Bounce Back With Massive Blowout Win Against Hawks
The Houston Rockets badly needed a response, and they finally delivered one. After a rough stretch over the past few weeks and back-to-back losses against the Los Angeles Lakers that knocked them down to the fifth seed in the Western Conference, Houston entered this matchup searching for momentum.
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.
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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