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Ball Movement, Steph Curry are Things to Watch in Rockets vs. Warriors

The Houston Rockets last lost to the Golden State Warriors on March 5, 115-113 in overtime. Without Stephen Curry, the Warriors pulled off an impressive win on the Rockets' home court.

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Former Rockets coach Mike Dantoni to be inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame

Mike D’Antoni, who served as head coach of the Houston Rockets from 2016 until 2020, is headed to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. The news was first reported by John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98 in Phoenix, where D’Antoni coached the Suns from 2003 until 2008.

Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 5

Will the Rockets Rest Alperen Sengun in Any of Their Last Five Games?

The Houston Rockets recently locked up their second postseason berth in as many seasons. The Rockets were able to pull off the feat on Thursday -- when they weren't even playing.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 5

Rockets May Luck Out With First Round Matchup

The Rockets have started finding their groove in their most recent outing, knocking down shots at a higher rate and moving the ball well on offense. As the Rockets have improved their play, other Western Conference teams have found some recent struggles, whether to injury or their play.

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The 'NBA active two-pointers leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 4,000 two-pointers made in their career can you name in five minutes?

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The 'Active 40-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

The '2024-25 NBA scoring leaders by team' quiz

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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 / Houston Rockets on SI / April 5

Amen Thompson Is Having a Career Season, but Has Been Even Better the Last 10 Games

After a dominant win over the Utah Jazz to finish off their three-game home stand, the Houston Rockets are in the midst of one of their longest winning streaks of the season at five games.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 5

Warriors' Superstar Still Listed Questionable to Play vs. Rockets

The Rockets have new life in the Western Conference. After weeks of up-and-down play, they've now rattled off a five-game win-streak, and are again ascending the West standings.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 5

Famed Ex-Rockets Coach Mike D'Antoni to be Inducted in 2026 Hall of Fame Class

The 2016 offseason was a pivotal one for the Houston Rockets. The team was coming off a disappointing 2015-16 season that saw the franchise limp into the postseason as the eight seed with a 41-41 record.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / April 5

Rockets Fans Hoping For A Hollywood Ending Playoff Matchup

The 2025-26 regular season is winding to a close, but Houston Rockets fans have been getting wound up all season long. Before the preseason injury to their starting point guard, the Rockets had looked like possible contenders.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / April 5

Jaden Ivey situation shows how well Rockets handled the AJ Griffin fiasco

The 2023-24 Houston Rockets underwent a significant amount of change, as the team parted with Stephen Silas at the end of the prior season. The Rockets

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 5

Rockets Have Peak Momentum After Blowout Win vs. Jazz

The Houston Rockets are riding high, so close to the playoffs, perhaps the highest all season long. After a 140-106 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday, they've won their last five games.

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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 / Last Word On Sports / April 5

Rejuvenated Wing Key To Rockets’ Tardy Season Win Streak

The Houston Rockets are currently enjoying a five-game win streak. It’s a nice pick-me-up for a team that has seemingly been limping towards an early playoff exit and a coaching change for a while now.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / April 4

Fred VanVleet Praises LeBron James for Setting Unmatched Standard as NBA Face

In an era obsessed with “the next face of the league,” one NBA voice just shut that conversation down completely. No debates, no comparisons, just straight-up respect for greatness.