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Three Takeaways from the Rockets’ Win Over the Clippers

The Houston Rockets were coming off a crucial 112-106 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday and wanted to continue that momentum back at home on Tuesday night, taking on the Los Angeles Clippers.

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Rockets take the first of 2 straight against the Clippers, 102-95

After the Los Angeles Clippers traded away James Harden at the NBA trade deadline, the luster of a Rockets versus Clippers matchup in Toyota Center make gave dulled a bit.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 10

Strong fourth quarter elevates Rockets past Clippers

Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun combined for 48 points as the Houston Rockets turned a rally to start the fourth quarter into a 102-95 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / February 10

Houston Rockets Knock Off Los Angeles Clippers In Marquee Western Conference Tilt As Kevin Durant Makes History

The Rockets secured a gritty 102-95 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, but the headline wasn’t just about the W in the standings. It was about Kevin Durant doing what he has done since flip phones were the hottest piece of tech on the market: getting buckets.

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The '3-Point Era playoff scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the 36 players in the NBA's Three-Point Era (since 1979-80) to score at least 2,500 career points in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

The 'Most 50-point NBA games' quiz

The '10-time NBA All-Stars' quiz

NBA News / EssentiallySports / February 10

Stephen Curry, Isiah Thomas, Blake Griffin, and More React to Kevin Durant’s Off-Court Move

After trolling netizens on X, Kevin Durant cracked a joke at his expense. This comes with a major check to his bank, but the viral ad has left many speechless, including former teammate Stephen Curry.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 10

Rockets Drop in The Athletic's Latest Power Rankings

The Houston Rockets have the chance to start a winning streak with a back-to-back set against the LA Clippers tonight. Before the All-Star, this means more for them than people on the surface believe.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 10

Lou Williams Blasts Rockets' Ime Udoka for Calling out Alperen Sengun

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun had the worst single week of bad PR from a Rockets player in recent memory. Sengun was initially snubbed from this weekend's All-Star game, was called out by Rockets coach Ime Udoka for his defense and went viral for the wrong reasons -- cursing out a female officiating member.

Jabari Smith News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 10

Jabari Smith Has Been Playing Some of His Best Basketball Recently

The Houston Rockets have been an up-and-down team since they got off to a blistering 13-4 start to the season. The Rockets were one of the best offensive and defensive teams in the first two months of the season.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 10

LA Clippers Get One Surprise Ahead of Rockets' Matchup

The Houston Rockets are set to face off against the LA Clippers tonight, hoping to grab some momentum before All-Star break. On Saturday, Houston outlasted undermanned Oklahoma City, winning by six due to plenty of poised shot-making from forward Tari Eason.

Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 10

Mike Malone Says Rockets May Need to Pull Amen Thompson when Offense is Struggling

The Houston Rockets pulled off a notable victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday. The Rockets needed the victory, as they had lost each of their previous two games.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 10

Rockets to Begin Back-to-Back Set Before All-Star Break

The LA Clippers looked a lot different the last time they faced the Houston Rockets. They were in the middle of what has become a 19-6 record since Dec.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 10

Rockets' Kevin Durant Gets Called out for Sulking, Poor Body Language

The Houston Rockets have had a rather stale offensive attack this season. Sure, they rank fifth in offensive rating, which Rockets General Manager Rafael Stone referenced several times during Houston's post trade deadline presser.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 10

Kevin Durant, Hakeem Olajuwon Unite for Houston Rockets Collaboration

The Houston Rockets organization has a rich history in the NBA, and their success was at its peak during the 90s with back-to-back championships in 1994 and 1995.

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The 'Super Bowl MVPs' quiz

The 'Super Bowl coaches since 2000' quiz

The 'Super Bowl halftime show artists' quiz

The 'NFL active TD-pass leaders' quiz

NBA News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / February 10

Los Angeles Clippers at Houston Rockets Preview, Prediction & Odds | February 10, 2026

The Clippers head to Houston for a matchup that pits veteran experience against youthful explosiveness. Los Angeles continues to rely on disciplined half‑court execution and defensive versatility, while the Rockets lean on their athletic young core and an energized home crowd.

Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / February 10

Two Former NBA Stars React to Ime Udoka’s Harsh Alperen Sengun Comment

Slumps happen to every player over the course of an NBA season, and usually they’re handled behind closed doors: extra film sessions, tougher practices, maybe a quiet word from the coaching staff.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / February 10

Kevin Durant Catches Heat After Max Kellerman Downplays Warriors 2 Championships in Explosive Rant: 'They Could Not Lose'

Kevin Durant‘s time with the Golden State Warriors has always been criticized. It’s been years since Durant’s move to the Bay Area, but many are still not impressed with his decision to join the Warriors.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 10

Rockets news: Kevin Durant responds to Zach Lowe’s body language claim

The Houston Rockets haven’t been playing a very inspiring brand of basketball as of late. Their lack of a reliable floor general to organize the offense seems to be costing them, and their inactivity during the trade deadline did not help matters whatsoever.

Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / February 9

Kevin Durant Called Out For Poor Body Language and 'Sulking' On The Rockets By Zach Lowe

The Houston Rockets, sitting at 32–19, are nothing to sneeze at. Kevin Durant has been a huge reason they’re even in that conversation, which is wild considering this is his 19th year in the league.

Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / February 9

Hakeem Olajuwon reveals who gave him the most trouble in NBA

Hakeem Olajuwon reveals which NBA legends gave him the most trouble

Olajuwon faced every elite center in his era, and a few of them forced him to switch things up.

Rockets' Alperen Sengun replaces Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in ASG

Video shows Kevin Durant getting into it with a Thunder fan

Dirk Nowitzki offers key advice to Mavericks' Cooper Flagg

NBA tanking back in focus with stacked draft class looming

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

Houston Rockets News / EssentiallySports / February 9

Ex-Rockets Star Slams Ime Udoka Over Alperen Sengun Disrespect After Kevin Durant’s Public Stand

The tension around the Houston Rockets did not cool down after the final buzzer. Instead, it spilled outward. What began as a blunt coaching remark quickly turned into a league-wide debate about accountability, timing, and respect.

Alperen Sengun News / Field Level Media / February 7

Rockets C Alperen Sengun apologizes for sexist remark

Houston Rockets star center Alperen Sengun was remorseful on Saturday for making a sexist remark to a female referee during a game on Wednesday. Sengun made his first public comments following the Rockets' 112-106 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday.

Tari Eason News / Field Level Media / February 7