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The Rockets won again Thursday — four victories in five games since the break — but they may have taken a hit late. Forward Jabari Smith Jr. rolled his ankle after stepping on Alperen Sengun’s foot with under 2:00 minutes remaining, though coach Ime Udoka downplayed the severity.

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Rockets, Rafael Stone Deemed NBA's 'Toughest Negotiators'

Houston Rockets General Manager Rafael Stone has faced major questions during his reign in the big chair. Did the team stick with Kevin Porter Jr. for too long?

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 27

Rafael Stone Continues to Face Scrutiny for Rockets' Point Guard Void

The Houston Rockets' lack of point guard depth has plagued the team all season. It's also dominated the headlines all throughout the season as well. At times, it seems like the only thing casual NBA observers point out.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 27

One Major Area the Rockets Must Correct to Contend for a Title

The Houston Rockets have been a pesky team this season. They've easily overachieved their way to the third seed in the Western Conference. Which probably reads like a typo, I'm sure.

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The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz

How many of the players in NBA history to make multiple three-pointers in at least 400 games can you name in eight minutes?

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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / February 27

Rockets Reed The Room Late, Beat Magic 113-108

This game felt like the Rockets season in microcosm. Amen Thompson returned from being out in the previous game, and the Rockets traveled to Orlando for the second game of a back to back.

Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / February 26

Kevin Durant Explains What Makes Reed Sheppard Lethal As He Fuels 19-Point Comeback Against Magic

The Rockets managed to pull off a 19-point comeback tonight against the Magic as Kevin Durant and Reed Sheppard came up clutch for Houston in a 113-108 win over Orlando.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 26

Rockets Win Thriller Over Magic on the Road in Epic Comeback

What a game this was. The Houston Rockets looked completely out of it, but mounted the biggest comeback of the season and beat the Orlando Magic 113-108 on Thursday night in Kia Center to win their third straight game.

Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / February 27

Kevin Durant reaches scoring milestone for first time with Rockets

Durant is averaging 26.1 points, 5.4 boards and 4.5 assists per game while shooting 50.8% from the field overall.

Kon Knueppel makes NBA history in Hornets' ninth straight road win

Doc Rivers comments on the Bucks' sudden success without Giannis Antetokounmpo

Notable trade suitor for Kawhi Leonard has been revealed

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Clint Capela News / Bleacher Report / February 26

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NBA News / Field Level Media / February 26

Kevin Durant powers for 40 as Rockets earn comeback win at Magic

Kevin Durant scored 40 points on Thursday night to help the visiting Houston Rockets rally for a 113-108 victory over the Orlando Magic. Reed Sheppard added 20 points and made five 3-pointers for Houston, which trailed by 19 points in the third quarter before going on a 21-0 run to help spur the comeback win.

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Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 26

Rockets’ Jabari Smith leaves game vs. Magic late with apparent ankle injury

The Houston Rockets defeated the Orlando Magic in a tight contest, 113-108, at Kia Center on Thursday. The win, however, could be costly, as Jabari Smith Jr.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 26

Rockets' Kevin Durant Draws Criticism for Perceived Lack of Leadership

The Houston Rockets have had an on-court leadership void this season in a major way. Which shouldn't be too much of a surprise. At least if you consider the construction of Houston's roster. Dillon Brooks and Fred VanVleet were the team's vocal leaders dating back to 2023.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 26

Amen Thompson Illustrates Gravity of Fred VanVleet's Absence for Rockets

This season has been a career year for Amen Thompson. The Houston Rockets do-it-all prospect has rose to the occasion and been willing to step up and take on whatever has been asked of him.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 26

Two Things to Watch as the Houston Rockets Take on the Magic in Orlando

The Houston Rockets, after starting February 3-3, have rattled off three wins across their last four games. They've come against some of the NBA's bottom feeders, but nonetheless, they're looking for their third win in a row tonight against the Orlando Magic.

Reed Sheppard News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 26

Reed Sheppard's Role Is Due For An Increase For The Rockets

After Fred VanVleet went down with an injury before the seasons began, the Houston Rockets title contention chances have seemed to fluctuate along with the team's overall performance.

Kevin Durant News / The SportsRush / February 26

ESPN Analyst Claims Kevin Durant’s Statement on International Basketball Felt Like 'Racist Victim Hood Mentality'

Kevin Durant’s name has once again been connected to an alleged burner account on X. But this isn’t the only bit of controversy the two-time NBA champion has found himself in.