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Rockets Lacking One Strength They Were Praised For At the Beginning of the Season

Any team in the NBA playoffs would be expected to shorten its bench in such a high-stakes stretch of games. Teams generally dwindle down the rotation to a maximum of eight players in the rotation, sometimes with just one player coming off the bench.

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Rockets Make Final Injury Announcement Before Game 5 vs. Warriors

The No. 3 seeded Rockets will enter what could very well be the final game of what has been a remarkable breakout season for the team on Wednesday in Houston, when they face the Warriors while trailing, 3-1, in their first-round series.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 29

Rockets Should Take a Chance On Rookie Guard Down 3-1

The Houston Rockets find themselves in a dire situation, down 3-1 to the Golden State Warriors. After last night's 109-106 loss in Golden State, the Rockets will now play in Houston in a 'win or go home' scenario.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 29

Houston Rockets' Issues Glaring in Postseason

Having played four games in their first round series, the Houston Rockets are now down what is likely an insurmountable 3-1 to the Golden State Warriors.

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Ime Udoka News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Rockets Udoka 'Consistency Wins in This Series'

The first round of the playoffs hasn't gone as planned for the Rockets as they are now down 3-1 to the Golden State Warriors. It has been a physical series that has resulted in many technicals and flagrant fouls.

Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / April 29

NBA analyst gives blunt take on Green's future with Rockets

NBA analyst gives blunt take on Jalen Green's future with Rockets

After a dominant regular season campaign that landed them in second place in the Western Conference, the Rockets are on the brink of elimination. Following another shaky performance against the Warriors, one analyst feels Jalen Green could be on the move in the coming months.

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NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / April 29

Steven Adams has strong response when asked if Draymond Green is playing within the rules, after ‘dirtiest player’ claim

The Houston Rockets were out-duelled in their battle with the Golden State Warriors and are one loss away from elimination. The Golden State Warriors moved into a 3-1 series lead over the two-seed Houston Rockets, winning both of their home games after splitting on the road.

Jimmy Butler News / Oregon Ducks on SI / April 29

Jimmy Butler Reveals Honest Opinion of Houston Rockets' Dillon Brooks

Former Oregon Ducks and current Houston Rockets forward/guard Dillon Brooks got into it with numerous Golden State Warriors players during Game 4 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs on Monday night.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 29

Free Throw Shooting Has Cost the Rockets All Season and Again in Game 4

The Houston Rockets knew coming into the playoffs that their first-round series with the Golden State Warriors would come down to a few possessions each game.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Jalen Green's Poor Playoff Performance Against Warriors Will Lead to Massive Rockets Decision, Stephen A. Smith Says

The Golden State Warriors are in a prime position to close out their Round 1 playoff series against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. Despite being the No.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 29

Warriors Star Jimmy Butler Sends Message to Rockets' Dillon Brooks

The Houston Rockets saw the return of Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler to the court in Game 4 after he missed the previous contest recovering from a pelvic contusion.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Rockets Player's Mom Sparks Heated Debate After Bold Claim About Warriors Roster

Game 4 of the first-round playoff series between the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors was intense until the final buzzer. The Dubs took a 3-1 lead with a 109-106 win behind Jimmy Butler's 27 points and Brandin Podziemski's 26 points.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 29

Rockets Pushed to the Brink After Missed Opportunities

Late mistakes hurt the Houston Rockets as they attempted to tie the series with the Golden State Warriors. Despite outshooting and outrebounding Golden State, the Rockets allowed a few significant runs in the second half.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 29

Rockets news: Starting lineup change teased after heartbreaking Game 4 loss to Warriors

After losing their second straight game to the Golden State Warriors in their first-round playoff series and falling into a 3-1 hole, Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka is uncommitted to his starting five heading into Game 5.

NBA News / The SportsRush / April 29

'Y’all So Soft': Shaquille O’Neal Disagrees With Charles Barkley About Jimmy Butler Potentially Getting a Flagrant Foul

The Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors playoff series has been an absolute bloodbath. Maybe that’s underselling it. These two teams just straight up hate each other.

Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / April 29

Fred VanVleet breaks down what Houston Rockets must do to help Jalen Green, ‘I’m more concerned about…’

Houston Rockets star Fred VanVleet has backed teammate Jalen Green after a tough Game 4 against the Golden State Warriors. Jalen Green has struggled in both road games against the Golden State Warriors, and this has been critical to their 3-1 series deficit.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 29

Charles Barkley puts Jalen Green on blast after another playoff dud

The Houston Rockets are the two-seed in the Western Conference, but they are on the brink of elimination in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The Rockets dropped Game 4 against the Golden State Warriors on Monday night, and they are now down 3-1 in the series.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 29

Why one Western Conference team makes perfect sense for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Is a parting of the ways in the best interests of both Antetokounmpo and the Bucks? If so, one Western Conference team seems like a perfect fit to facilitate the move.

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Ime Udoka News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 29

Ime Udoka’s 4-word message to Rockets on brink of elimination

The Houston Rockets are facing elimination in the NBA Playoffs. Houston is down 3-1 to the Golden State Warriors, after dropping a pivotal Game 4 on Monday.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / April 29

2025 NBA Playoffs: What’s Jalen Green’s Problem/Solution

With the Houston Rockets now down 3-1 against the Golden State Warriors in the First Round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, their inevitable elimination appears to be on the horizon.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / April 29

Rockets to consider lineup change for Game 5

With a second straight loss in Golden State on Monday, the Rockets fell behind 3-1 in their series vs. the Warriors and will head back home facing their first elimination game of the postseason on Wednesday.

Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / April 29

Alperen Sengun joins big man royalty in Rockets’ Game 4 loss

Despite the Houston Rockets’ narrow 109–106 loss to the Golden State Warriors in Game 4, Alperen Sengun delivered a performance that placed him among elite company.

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Houston Rockets News / Total Apex Sports / April 28

Houston Rockets: Three Keys To Winning Game 4

The Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors will tip off Game 4 of their playoff series tonight in San Francisco. The Warriors hold a 2-1 series lead over Houston, with a chance to put a potential dagger in this series if they go up 3-1.