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On YouTubeHouston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 13
Rockets Would be Wise to Try to Avoid Certain First-Round Playoff Matchups
The NBA playoffs are upon us. Well, not really, because there are still a handful of weeks remaining in the 2025-26 regular season. But they are certainly nearing. The Houston Rockets have just 17 games left on the schedule.
Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 13
Alperen Sengun’s Defense Has Become a Major Issue for the Rockets
Alperen Sengun’s defense has been a big topic of discussion throughout his NBA career. It's easily the worst facet of his game. Granted, at times, it's looked much better than other times.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 13
Rockets Star Questionable to Play in Tilt vs. Pelicans
The Houston Rockets are set to take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night, looking to get back into the win column after its biggest loss of the season.
The '21+ made free throws in an NBA game' quiz
How many of the NBA players to make 21+ free throws in a single NBA game can you name in seven minutes?
Tari Eason News / The Dream Shake / March 13
Did Tari Eason lose his bet on himself? 
The 2025-26 NBA season was supposed to be a big year for Tari Eason. At least, he was banking on it from a contractual standpoint. Eason was essentially the only player Houston drafted and developed that didn’t land a contract extension.
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 12
Rockets need to end wonky stretch vs. suddenly-hot Pelicans
Following their second blowout loss in four days, the Houston Rockets hardly resemble Western Conference contenders despite being tied for the third seed behind a pair of league juggernauts.
Alperen Sengun News / Athlon Sports / March 12
Rockets Announce Alperen Sengun Injury Update Before Pelicans Game
Alperen Sengun is in the midst of another big year for the Houston Rockets. The 6-foot-11 center has played 58 games so far this season, averaging 20.2 points on 50.3% shooting, 8.9 rebounds, a career-high 6.1 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks in 33.4 minutes per contest.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 12
Defensive Lapses Continue For The Rockets
The Houston Rockets are still in the process of figuring out how to manage their offense against elite teams. There isn't enough shot making at a high level to keep up against some of the league's best, and they've been struggling with it for months.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 12
Everything Wrong With the Rockets' Blowout Loss to the Nuggets
The Houston Rockets suffered their most embarrassing loss of the season on Wednesday night, falling to the Denver Nuggets on the road, 129-93. Before that, their biggest margin of defeat came on March 8 in a 145-120 loss to their in-state rival, the San Antonio Spurs.
Kevin Durant News / Total Pro Sports / March 12
Kevin Durant Keeps It Real on Back-to-Back Excuse After Nuggets Loss
The grind of back-to-back games is one of the toughest tests for NBA players, but Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant refuses to let it be a scapegoat for their recent struggles.
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 / The Dream Shake / March 12
Rockets may have to consolidate their roster
It’s time for harsh truths. Cold, unrelenting reality. Words must no longer be minced. The Houston Rockets’ situation has materially worsened in 2025-26.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 12
Draymond Green Talks Guarding Rockets' Kevin Durant: 'That Challenge is Always Fun to me'
Houston Rockets superstar forward Kevin Durant is one of the game's greatest scorers ever. In fact, he's on the cusp of surpassing Michael Jordan. He's certain to pass him this season, based on Durant's 26.1 point nightly average this season.
NBA News / The Dream Shake / March 12
Rockets fall to Nuggets 129-93
Let’s all take a deep breath. Breathe in, breathe out, and AAAAAAAAAAAA. In case you missed the Rockets’ game against the Denver Nuggets, I think the fact that I am starting the article off with breathing exercises shows how it went.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 12
Rockets Suffer Worst Loss of the Year Against the Nuggets on the Road
The Houston Rockets got a much-needed win over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday and looked to continue the positive momentum for the challenging game against the Denver Nuggets on a second of a back-to-back.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 11
Rockets’ Last Month of the Regular Season Will Be the Most Pivotal
The Houston Rockets picked up a much-needed 113-99 win over the Toronto Raptors, moving them to a 3-2 March record and 40-24 on the season. As much as they have struggled many times this year, specifically on offense, they're still the third seed in the Western Conference.
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.
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 / Yardbarker / March 7
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards builds a surprising dream NBA starting five
Anthony Edwards has never lacked confidence, and his latest answer during a conversation with longtime NBA broadcaster Ahmad Rashad showed exactly that.
Fred VanVleet News / Hoops Wire / March 6
Rockets’ Fred VanVleet says NBA gambling revenue not worth risk to players
Houston Rockets guard and NBPA president Fred VanVleet believes the NBA may be getting far more trouble than benefit from sports gambling. And he says the money does not come close to balancing it out.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / March 6
NBPA president Fred VanVleet blasts league for gambling partnerships
How do NBA players feel about the league's deals with gambling companies? Players Association president Fred VanVleet thinks the extra money isn't worth the aggravation.
Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker / March 6
Kevin Durant's gaffes lead to Warriors' stunning win in Houston
The loss stings for the whole team, but especially for the All-Star who is still trying to prove himself away from the place he had the greatest success.
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