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Kevin Durant Jumps on Jovic, Nuggets Early in Bounceback Win

The Rockets snapped their two-game losing streak by beating the Denver Nuggets 110-100 on Monday night at Toyota Center. They survived 38 points from Jamal Murray and a 25-point, 16-rebound, eight-assist performance from Nikola Jokic by holding every other Nuggets player to fewer than 10 points.

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Views from the Game: Rockets defeat Nuggets 110-100; TDS speaks with Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun

The Houston Rockets faced the Denver Nuggets in unfamiliar territory on Monday. The Rockets entered Monday night’s game on their first two-game losing streak of the season after their 102-99 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Saturday.

Tari Eason News / The Dream Shake / November 10

Rockets Break The White Unis Losing Streak Against Denver 110-100

This won’t be one of those 2,000 word recaps that I do at times. In fact, it will mark the season debut of Bullet Points – The Lazy Man’s Friend(tm) The Rockets lost the two previous game, which were by no means twins, due to the same issue, essentially.

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The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 1,500 points while also rejecting at least 150 shots in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Field Level Media / November 9

Rockets take early lead then fend off late surge by Nuggets for win

Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun posted double-doubles, and the Houston Rockets withstood a furious rally by the visiting Denver Nuggets and held on for a 110-100 victory on Monday.

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Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

Kevin Durant News / Fadeaway World / November 10

Rockets Player Ratings: Durant Posts Near Triple-Double In Win Over Nuggets

The Houston Rockets picked up an impressive victory over the Denver Nuggets, winning 110-100 behind a balanced offensive attack, dominant rebounding, and a strong bounce-back performance from Kevin Durant.

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Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 9

Surprises and Disappointments Through the Rockets' First 10 Games

Through 10 games, the Houston Rockets are essentially what we thought they were. Experienced... and youthful. Formidable... and imperfect. The Western Conference, however, may be a little better than many thought it was.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 9

Why isn't former Rockets guard Sam Cassell already a head coach?

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott has never been shy about defending one of his city’s most famous basketball sons. When he sat down again with NBA Insider

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / November 9

Rockets need to reclaim their identity

The Houston Rockets are having an identity crisis. Think Fight Club (which, as an aside, I only watched for the first time a few years ago, and if you haven’t seen it, don’t bother; it’s been caricatured to the point that it feels like a parody of itself), in reverse.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 9

Rockets vs. Nuggets Prediction: Preview, Injury Report, Advantages, X-Factors

The Houston Rockets were one of the hottest teams in the West a few days ago, but two straight losses slowed them down. Now they have to face Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, who have won four of their last five games.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 8

Rockets try to halt skid against surging Nuggets

The Houston Rockets entered the season with championship expectations, but consecutive losses have exposed weaknesses that threaten their promising start.

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NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 8

Devin Booker Speaks On Kevin Durant’s Return to Phoenix

After a viral social media exchange between Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant and Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia from October, there was a sense of intrigue heading into Saturday night’s game between the two teams.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 8

Kevin Durant Addresses Phoenix Return After Viral Mat Ishbia Exchange

On Saturday, the Houston Rockets took a 102-99 loss to the Phoenix Suns. There was an added sense of intrigue to the match, as it came less than a month after the viral social media exchange between Rockets star Kevin Durant and Suns owner Mat Ishbia.

Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 8

Rockets’ Kevin Durant cops to missing living in Phoenix after losing to Suns

The Houston Rockets got beat by the Phoenix Suns on Saturday. Rockets star Kevin Durant admitted it was tough to lose to his former team. He even admitted he misses living in Phoenix, Arizona.

Tari Eason News / The Dream Shake / November 8

Rockets hit first losing streak of season, fall 102-99 to Suns

The Houston Rockets hit their first losing streak of the season on Saturday night, as they let the Suns run all over them to start, battled back, but then couldn’t close out the game.

Kevin Durant News / Fadeaway World / November 8

Kevin Durant Says He Misses Living In Phoenix Every Day Despite Hostile Reception In Rockets’ Loss

Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets suffered their third loss of the season tonight against the veteran superstar’s former team, the Phoenix Suns. He finished with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists, shooting 5-14 from the field (35.7% FG) and 1-7 from beyond the arc (14.3% 3P) in the Rockets’ 99-102 loss.

Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / November 7

In 2016, Kevin Durant invested $1 million in Postmates; four years later, Uber's $2.65 billion buyout of the startup turned his stake into $15 million

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant learned about Postmates from business partner Rich Kleiman. He later recounted the moment to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne: “I’m hungry one day, and Rich was like, ‘Yeah, [this company will] bring you food from any restaurant.’ I’m like, ‘They’ve got an app like that?

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 6

Rockets looking to learn from collapses as they visit Suns

The Houston Rockets have lost only twice this season, but both defeats have exposed troubling fourth-quarter defensive lapses. In their 117-107 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, they surrendered 35 fourth-quarter points, nearly matching the 40 points they allowed in the final period of their loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Oct.

Kevin Durant News / Hoops Wire / November 5