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Houston Rockets Beat Toronto Raptors As Kevin Durant Turns Back the Clock

Tuesday night at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, felt like a masterclass in how to put a team away. The Houston Rockets didn’t just beat the Toronto Raptors — they made a statement.

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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 / Houston Rockets on SI / March 10

Three Takeaways from the Rockets' Crucial Home Win over the Raptors

The Houston Rockets desperately needed a win back at home against the Toronto Raptors and got it done 113-99 on Tuesday night in Toyota Center. It was a poor loss against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday and the Rockets got the bad taste out of their mouth and bounced back in solid fashion.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 10

Nike to Retro Rockets' Kevin Durant's Peanut Butter and Jelly 'KD 6'

If you're like me and you're a fan of basketball shoes, you likely own a pair of Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant's shoes. Or did at some point in time.

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The 'Most 20-point games in an NBA season' quiz

An active NBA player has scored 20 points or more in at least 60 games in one season 61 times. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 10

Is Contention A Legitimate Outcome For The Rockets This Season?

The Houston Rockets haven't figured out a consistent formula to victory this season. The coaching staff, led by Ime Udoka, has made lineup decisions based on his hope for a defensive identity carrying the team to contention.

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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.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 10

Two Things to Watch as the Houston Rockets Host the Toronto Raptors

The Houston Rockets have been up and down to start March. Over their last four games, they're 2-2, not counting a loss that would make them 2-3 since Feb.

Fred VanVleet News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 10

One Houston Rocket Statistic That May Surprise You for This Season

Throughout the 2025-26 season, the Houston Rockets have tried to make up for the absence of their on- and off-court leader, Fred VanVleet. VanVleet suffered a potential season-ending injury before the start of training camp, which sent the Rockets scrambling and changed the team's dynamic.

Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 10

Amen Thompson Stepping Up as an Offensive Spark for the Rockets

It's well-known that the Houston Rockets' offense hasn't been up to par this season. As much as they have retained most of their defensive identity, and Kevin Durant has remained one of the best pure scorers in the NBA, the rest of the team has struggled to supplement that with efficient possessions.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 10

Rockets Prove They're in a Much Lower Tier than Spurs

The Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs created a bit of a rivalry in the 1990s. The two teams have produced several iconic moments when facing off against one another. Especially the 1994 Western Conference Finals matchup between the two teams, which featured Hakeem Olajuwon versus David Robinson.

NBA News / The SportsRush / March 10

Draymond Green Claims Kevin Durant is Toughest Player He Guarded

Draymond Green and Kevin Durant were once teammates competing for championships, but have become fierce rivals over the years. Whenever the two face off, it is always a must-watch.

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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.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 10

Future Hall of Famer Notes Kevin Durant's Body Language During Rockets Loss to Spurs

The Houston Rockets' last trip out against the San Antonio Spurs proved that San Antonio is in a much different tier than the Rockets. Houston had no answers for the Spurs' attack. On either end of the floor.

Ime Udoka News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 10

What Rockets Head Coach Ime Udoka Thinks is Missing Right Now

The Houston Rockets just suffered one of their worst losses of the season against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night, and it got ugly in the second half. Houston was eventually down 30 points late in the fourth quarter and were just never really competitive besides the first quarter and early second.

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Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 10

Rockets' Kevin Durant Breaks Silence on Social Media to Praise USA at WBC

Kevin Durant has historically been one of the most online athletes in the history of North American sports. Well, really the Houston Rockets small forward has been the most online available athletes in the history of history.

Houston Rockets News / EssentiallySports / March 10

Kevin Durant Breaks Twitter Silence After Burner Account Rumors — and It’s Not About Basketball

Kevin Durant was unable to put his phone aside during the All-Star game. Images went wild of KD’s alleged burner accounts’ message chains, which were hurtful toward his teammates.

Aaron Holiday News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 9

Aaron Holiday Could Help Solve Houston's Bench Scoring Issues

Aaron Holiday has seemingly always remained ready, throughout his Houston Rockets tenure. He's been the timely, consummate professional for Rockets coach Ime Udoka.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 9

The Rockets 3-Point Shooting Has Been an Issue All of 2026 Especially the Last 5 Games

The Houston Rockets entered San Antonio to face one of the NBA's best. After losing two of three previous matchups to their I-10 rival, they aimed to even the season series in the regular-season finale.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 9

Rockets' Kevin Durant Teams with Nike to Release Chet Holmgren Exclusive KD 18 Colorways

The Houston Rockets' opening day game against the Oklahoma City Thunder last October generated quite a bit of buzz heading into the matchup, for a number of reasons.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / March 9

A way-too-early look at some offseason Rockets Free Agency targets

As Tyus Jones joins the Denver Nuggets, the chorus of boos grows louder. Houston Rockets fans wanted him. It made some intuitive sense. Jones’ best NBA seasons have seen him marry passing volume with a low turnover rate in a way that, frankly, only Fred VanVleet really does.