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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 22

Rockets Can't Afford Off Games By The Stars In The Clutch

Kevin Durant was added to the Houston Rockets to provide elite half-court scoring in the clutch and in the postseason when scoring becomes more difficult.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 22

Rockets Have No Reason to Panic Following NBA Cup Loss to Nuggets

It was somewhat of an ugly night for the Houston Rockets on Saturday, losing to the Denver Nuggets at home, 112-109. A game that went down to the wire

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 22

Views From the Game: Houston Rockets Fall to the Denver Nuggets 112-109

The Houston Rockets came into their matchup with the Denver Nuggets winners of ten out of their last eleven games. The Rockets are coming off another impressive win this time over one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference.

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Jae'Sean Tate News / Hoops Rumors / November 22

Jae'Sean Tate assigned to Rockets’ G League affiliate

Sixth-year forward Jae’Sean Tate has been assigned to the Rockets‘ G League affiliate.

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / November 22

It’s Holiday Season: Aaron Holiday needs to come up big for Rockets

The Houston Rockets defeated the Cavaliers 114-104 on Wednesday night at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. However after a third quarter collapse Houston needed offensive production, and they found it from none other than guard Aaron Holiday.

Chris Paul News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 22

Former Houston Rockets Star Chris Paul Announces Retirement

Chris Paul only spent two seasons with the Houston Rockets, but the future Hall-of-Fame player was so impactful for a team contending for a title. Regarded as one of the greatest point guards of all time, he was remembered for nearly getting the Rockets over the hump as a legitimate sidekick to James Harden.

Reed Sheppard News / Last Word On Sports / November 22

Rockets’ Sheppard Almost Carries With Career Night

The NBA Cup superstar clash between Denver’s Nikola Jokic and Houston’s Alperen Sengun didn’t go as Rockets fans would have hoped. The Nuggets won the NBA Cup showdown on Friday night, 112-109.

Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / November 22

Rockets All-Star Alperen Sengun explains why he does not want to be compared to Nikola Jokic, ‘I can’t stop…’

Alperen Sengun is not a prototypical center due to his extensive skill set. It has led to comparisons to three-time MVP Nikola Jokic. Evidently, it is an honor to be compared to a player like Jokic, but Sengun is seeking a different path from the Denver Nuggets star.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 22

NBA Analysts View Rockets Highly in Terms of Production, Watchability

Success can come in many different forms. NBA history will tell you that it's hard to pinpoint one specific blueprint to create a championship team, as eras and player makeups change.

Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / November 22

Bill Simmons thinks Reed Sheppard is an NBA legend clone after impressive resurgence

Reed Sheppard had a memorable performance for the Houston Rockets despite the loss against the Denver Nuggets. Ahead of their matchup against the Denver Nuggets, the Houston Rockets were on a phenomenal five-game winning streak.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 22

How Sustainable is the Houston Rockets' Statistical Success?

Heading into Friday night's NBA Cup game against the Denver Nuggets, the Houston Rockets are red hot with a 10-3 record, sitting as the third seed in the Western Conference.

NBA News / The Dream Shake / November 22

Rockets Flounder To Nuggets 112-109

The Rockets are now 10-4, having lost to Denver in their third NBA Cup game. This probably will keep them from advancing in Group C, the Group of Death in the Western Conference.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 22

Rockets’ Reed Sheppard earns massive Mark Price compliment from Bill Simmons

The Houston Rockets may not have been able to overcome the Denver Nuggets on Friday night in NBA Cup action, taking a 112-109 defeat, but there were a few positives for them to take away from that contest.

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NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 22

Three Takeaways As Houston Rockets Take Tight Defeat Against Denver Nuggets

The Houston Rockets suffered from a tough 112-109 defeat against the Denver Nuggets in their NBA Cup matchup in the Toyota Center. In the collision course of two of the top heavyweights in the Western Conference, the Rockets came up short against the visiting Nuggets, witnessing the end of their sizzling five-game win streak.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 21

Why Rockets’ Alperen Sengun wants to move past ‘Baby Jokic’ nickname

Houston Rockets All-Star Alperen Sengun carved out a name for himself last season, earning his first All-Star nod as one of the NBA’s bright, young stars, and has graduated from ‘Baby Jokic,’ a nickname inspired by the 3x MVP — Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 21

The Rockets' True Competition Is In The West

The Houston Rockets have taken care of business against some of the Eastern Conference's top teams. They've found ways to win through difficult circumstances, and beaten some high-quality teams functioning at a high level.

Kevin Durant News / NBA Analysis Network / November 21

Kevin Durant is failing to help the Houston Rockets in an area where the team rank last in the NBA

The Houston Rockets are soaring, fully meeting the high expectations set for this new season. Currently boasting a 10-3 record, the Houston Rockets sit third in the Western Conference and rank first in the league in offensive rating.

Reed Sheppard News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 21

Reed Sheppard's Confidence Is Changing The Rockets

The Houston Rockets have picked up a few signature wins against Eastern Conference opponents in the last few weeks, winning close games against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Orlando Magic, and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / November 20

The NBA Cup Brings You: Jokic Versus Sengun

The Houston Rockets remain on course for a stellar season. Once again, they’re in the mix for the second seed in a loaded Western Conference. They’re also still alive in the NBA Cup.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / November 19

Cavs come up short vs. Rockets, with familiar issues popping up

Random dribbles from the Cavaliers’ 114-104 home loss to the Rockets on Wednesday. 1. It’s hard to get worked up at this time of year, solely because we’re gonna do this another 66 times.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 20