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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 12
Rockets’ Kevin Durant left Yaxel Lendeborg with a parting gift after Warriors game
On Wednesday evening, the Houston Rockets improved to 9-3 on the season with a comfortable home win over the Golden State Warriors. Kevin Durant was solid in this one, scoring 20 points and dishing out five assists in the win.
Steph Curry News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 12
Winners and Losers from Rockets Win Over Warriors as Curry Leaves Early
While it's always instructive to face a streaking team at something close to full strength, sometimes getting the desired result is sufficient. So the Houston Rockets won't be sweating the fact that their ninth win of the season, and second straight, came against a Warriors team that didn't have its offensive engine after Wednesday's sixth minute.
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?
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / November 12
Rockets' Kevin Durant passes NBA legend on all-time made field goals list
In leading his team in scoring and to a big win over the Golden State Warriors, Kevin Durant also moved up an all-time list Wednesday night.
15 NBA non-lottery picks who outperformed everyone drafted ahead of them
The draft lottery is where you usually find the NBA's biggest stars. That's not always the case, though, as some later picks have proven to be some of the greatest players ever.
NBA News / The Dream Shake / November 12
Rockets snag 115-108 win over shorthanded Warriors 
The Houston Rockets will always take a victory over the Golden State Warriors, even when the Dubs are shorthanded, and that’s exactly what happened on Wednesday night.
Ime Udoka shares what Charles Bassey actually said to Marcus Smart
Everyone had a theory about the chirping between Charles Bassey and Marcus Smart, until Ime Udoka finally set the record straight. Even with Steph Curry heading to the locker room early with an injury, the Rockets and Warriors still gave fans a tight, ugly scrap right down to the wire.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 12
Rockets’ Kevin Durant gets real on Yaxel Lendeborg after battling rookie for first time
Kevin Durant has faced plenty of talented young players throughout his NBA career. However, the Houston Rockets veteran couldn’t resist praising the Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg for his potential.
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.
Fred VanVleet News / Yardbarker / November 12
Fred VanVleet opens up on what being back on the court means after missing a full year
Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet has returned to basketball with a different appreciation for the game after a torn right ACL cost him the entire 2025-26 season.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 12
3 Biggest Talking Points In Rockets’ 115-108 Victory Over The Warriors
The Houston Rockets continued their solid play this season with a 115-108 victory over the Golden State Warriors, delivering another strong performance against a Western Conference rival.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / November 11
Marcus Smart gets ejected for throwing a punch at Warriors’ Charles Bassey
Marcus Smart had his first Marcus Smart moment as a member of the Houston Rockets. The Rockets guard Smart was ejected from Wednesday’s game against the Golden State Warriors.
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 11
Should the Rockets Further Reduce Kevin Durant’s Role?
With an 8-3 record, the Houston Rockets hold the fourth spot in the Western Conference standings. Kevin Durant has played a pivotal part in Houston’s strong start, though his production is beginning to dip.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 11
Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry Renew Rivalry as Rockets Host Warriors
The Houston Rockets host the Golden State Warriors tonight, and one of the biggest storylines is how well Steph Curry and Kevin Durant are playing. The former teammates are both 38 years old, and they are defying Father Time and still playing great basketball.
Hakeem Olajuwon News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 11
Hakeem Olajuwon Thinks Former Rockets Teammate Belongs in Hall of Fame
With a resume including 12 All-Star selections, two NBA championships, and an MVP award, Hakeem Olajuwon secured himself a spot in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / November 10
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.
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.
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.
Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / November 2
Alperen Sengun, Rockets snap Celtics' 5-game winning streak
Alperen Sengun posted 26 points and 10 assists and the Houston Rockets used a 10-0 fourth-quarter rally to seal a 109-93 win over the visiting Boston Celtics on Monday.
Reed Sheppard News / Hoops Rumors / October 30
Rockets Pick Up Reed Sheppard’s Fourth-Year Option
The Rockets have picked up their fourth-year team option on Reed Sheppard’s rookie scale contract, the team announced today (Twitter link via Will Guillory of The Athletic).
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