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'He’s Understanding More His Role' – Houston Rockets Star Heaps Praise on Jabari Smith Jr. After 31-Point Outburst Vs. Utah Jazz

The Houston Rockets notched a 125-105 home win against the Utah Jazz on Monday night, as Jabari Smith Jr. registered a game-high 31 points, nine rebounds, three steals, three blocks, and six three-pointers on 12-for-17 shooting from the field in 33 minutes of action.

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Rockets Razz Jazz 125-105

Well, the season is saved! The Rockets scored a robust 125 points, held their opponent to just over 100, and essentially stomped their opponent from beginning to end.

Tari Eason News / Larry Brown Sports / February 24

Tari Eason’s dirty hit causes Jazz guard to suffer gruesome leg injury

Utah Jazz guard Vince Williams Jr. suffered a gruesome-looking leg injury Monday after taking a shot from Houston Rockets swingman Tari Eason. The injury occurred during a Rockets fastbreak opportunity early in the second quarter at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / February 24

Jabari Smith Jr. puts up 31 as Rockets rumble past Jazz

Jabari Smith Jr. scored a game-high 31 points, Kevin Durant and Tari Eason chipped in double-doubles and the Houston Rockets rolled to a 125-105 victory over the visiting Utah Jazz on Monday.

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How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 24

Three Takeaways from the Rockets’ Dominant Win over the Jazz

The Houston Rockets needed to get back on track after a shocking fourth quarter collapse against the Knicks, and boy did they do that on Monday night back at home.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Alperen Sengun News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 24

Rockets’ Alperen Sengun jukes Jazz for sweet reverse slam dunk

Alperen Sengun pulled off an incredible dunk highlight during the Houston Rockets’ clash with the Utah Jazz on Monday night. Sengun is going through the fifth year of his NBA career with the Rockets.

Kevin Durant News / Larry Brown Sports / February 23

Kevin Durant reveals huge sum he got paid to do commercial making fun of his legs

A reputation for having crusty skin hilariously scored Kevin Durant a massive bag courtesy of skincare brand CeraVe. Millions of fans have seen Durant’s commercial with CeraVe, dubbing him the “New Face of Legs.” The ad showed Durant rubbing moisturizer on his legs, which were lengthened to comical degrees in the 30-second spot.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / February 23

Jae’Sean Tate To Miss 4-6 Weeks With Grade 2 MCL Sprain

Rockets forward Jae’Sean Tate has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 medial collateral ligament (MCL) sprain in his right knee and is expected to miss four-to-six weeks, head coach Ime Udoka told reporters, including Michael Shapiro of chron.com (Twitter link).

Houston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / February 23

Kevin Durant reveals his status for the 2028 Olympics

It looks like there will be at least one “unc” on the United States men’s basketball team for the 2028 Olympics. Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant spoke this week in an interview to ESPN’s Vincent Goodwill.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 23

Houston Rockets Desperately Need a Win vs. Utah Jazz

The Houston Rockets aren't necessarily hitting the 'panic' button yet, but they're getting dangerously close at the moment. They've had some rough patches throughout the season, most notably coming throughout December (7-6), early January (3-5) and most recently, February.

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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.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 23

What to Watch for in Houston Rockets vs. Utah Jazz

Coming off a heartbreaking 108-106 loss to the New York Knicks on Saturday, the Houston Rockets are desperately looking to get back on track against the Utah Jazz tonight in Salt Lake City.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 23

Big Wins Could Bring Belief in the Rockets Back

The Houston Rockets are looking to regain some of the hype they accrued to start the season with their dominant offensive and defensive play shortly after the year began.

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Kevin Durant News / The SportsRush / February 23

Kevin Durant Alleges World Catching Up to Team USA Narrative is a 'Shot at Black Americans'

The 2026 NBA All-Star Game proved that the United States remains the global juggernaut of basketball. The rest of the world has made extreme progress to catch up to America, but has yet to overtake it as the face of basketball.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 23

Despite Loss to the Knicks, the Rockets Can Still Move up Monday

The Houston Rockets were hoping to continue the momentum they had started with the win over the Charlotte Hornets in the first post-All-Star game. The Rockets avenged an earlier loss to the Hornets in Houston.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 23

Houston Rockets' NBA Draft Outlook: Glaring Need for Shooting

The Houston Rockets are not thinking about the 2026 NBA Draft, as they currently have just two second-round picks this year. They're trying to get further into the tier of title contention, so naturally, taking prospects isn't as much of a concern at the moment.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 22

Rockets eye stronger finishing effort, take on Jazz

The Houston Rockets appeared to have righted the ship concerning their early-season struggles in late-game situations, but that issue reappeared against the New York Knicks on Saturday.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 22

Rockets coach Ime Udoka calls out Amen Thompson, Reed Sheppard after epic collapse vs. Knicks

The Houston Rockets are grappling with a significant identity crisis after several frustrating losses to teams they were expected to beat. This struggle has sparked a debate about the team’s floor leadership, with many fans and analysts calling for Reed Sheppard to be inserted into the starting lineup.