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Kevin Durant Hits 31k Points in Rockets' Win vs. Suns

Kevin Durant Hits 31k Points in Rockets' Win vs. Suns

There was a lot to unpack from the Houston Rockets' 117-98 win over the Phoenix Suns last night. In their second matchup of the season, the story was more of the same: the Rockets were lights out on the offensive end while playing stifling defense on the Suns.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 6
What to Watch for in Rockets vs Mavericks

What to Watch for in Rockets vs Mavericks

The Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks are set to face off for the second time this season, as both teams look to rebound quickly after a game on Friday.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 6
Rockets Amen Thompson Has Spent Extensive Time Studying Rajon Rondo

Rockets Amen Thompson Has Spent Extensive Time Studying Rajon Rondo

Amen Thompson is one of the league's most unique point guards. And that's probably an understatement.  Granted, he's not a point guard. Let's first note that.

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The 'NBA Assist Champions since 1976-77' quiz

The 'NBA Assist Champions since 1976-77' quiz

How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five minutes?

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Alperen Sengun News / The Dream Shake / December 6

Alperen Sengun is untouchable for the Rockets

In theory, precisely one (1) NBA player per season is untouchable. Pedantic? Perhaps. Still, there’s a method in the (obsessive compulsive) madness. The word “untouchable” gets thrown around far too often in NBA circles.

NBA News / Yardbarker
Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Kevin Durant News / Field Level Media / December 6
Rockets' Kevin Durant pursues another strong effort in clash vs. Mavericks

Rockets' Kevin Durant pursues another strong effort in clash vs. Mavericks

So far, the marriage between Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets has gone as smoothly as both sides could have hoped. Durant scored 28 points in Houston's 117-98 win over the Phoenix Suns on Friday and became just the eighth player in NBA history to eclipse the 31,000-point mark.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / December 6
Kevin Durant reveals Dillon Brooks’ impact on ‘disrespected’ Houston Rockets before he was traded to Phoenix Suns 

Kevin Durant reveals Dillon Brooks’ impact on ‘disrespected’ Houston Rockets before he was traded to Phoenix Suns 

Dillon Brooks was the forgotten piece of Kevin Durant’s blockbuster move to the Houston Rockets. When the Phoenix Suns traded Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets, the headline piece coming to Phoenix was Jalen Green, an exhilarating young star who Houston would have been distraught to see walk out the door.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 6
Rockets’ Amen Thompson puts Kevin Durant into ‘best player ever’ conversation scoring milestone

Rockets’ Amen Thompson puts Kevin Durant into ‘best player ever’ conversation scoring milestone

Fifteen-time All-Star Kevin Durant’s climb up the all-time scoring ladder reached another historic mark on a night that felt bigger than the box score.

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The 'SEC football champions since 1992' quiz
 The 'SEC football champions since 1992' quiz
The 'Receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz
 The 'Receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz
The '100-scrimmage-yard games since 2023' quiz
 The '100-scrimmage-yard games since 2023' quiz
The 'Most passing + rushing TD games in a season' quiz
 The 'Most passing + rushing TD games in a season' quiz
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 6
Rockets HC Ime Udoka celebrates Kevin Durant for 31,000 point milestone

Rockets HC Ime Udoka celebrates Kevin Durant for 31,000 point milestone

Ime Udoka had words of praise for Kevin Durant following the veteran star’s career milestone in the Houston Rockets’ blowout win over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night.

NBA News / The Dream Shake / December 6

The Sun Also Sets. Rockets Pluck Phoenix 117-98

The Rockets were without Alperen Sengun due to illness, and of course DFS (Definitely Fictional Signing) and FVV, The Suns were without Devin Booker, Isiah Livers and you may remember Rockets draftee Jalen Green, who is still out as well.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / December 6
Fred VanVleet Taunts Dillon Brooks And Amen Thompson Pokes Fun At His Familiar Antics

Fred VanVleet Taunts Dillon Brooks And Amen Thompson Pokes Fun At His Familiar Antics

The Houston Rockets blew out the Phoenix Suns tonight, 117-98, to move up to the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. This game marked Dillon Brooks’ first game back at the Toyota Center since the Rockets sent him to the Suns as part of the trade package for Kevin Durant.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 6
NBA roundup: Kevin Durant hits 31K career points in Rockets' win

NBA roundup: Kevin Durant hits 31K career points in Rockets' win

Amen Thompson and Kevin Durant combined for 59 points to pace a blistering shooting effort as the Houston Rockets rolled to a 117-98 victory over the visiting Phoenix Suns on Friday.

Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker / December 6
Kevin Durant joins elite club on milestone night

Kevin Durant joins elite club on milestone night for the all-time great

Kevin Durant did what he does best on Friday night — score in an efficient manner while leading his team to victory. 

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Doc Rivers: Bucks to be cautious with Giannis, even if he's 'frustrated'
NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 5
NBA Notes: Rockets, Fred VanVleet, Heat, Andrew Wiggins, Bulls

NBA Notes: Rockets, Fred VanVleet, Heat, Andrew Wiggins, Bulls

The Rockets have watched Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard take major steps this season, which has made the idea of backcourt reinforcements less urgent.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 5
Rockets Slip a Bit in Bleacher Report's Latest NBA Power Rankings

Rockets Slip a Bit in Bleacher Report's Latest NBA Power Rankings

The most promising part about the Houston Rockets' performance this season is that whenever they've dropped a game, they bounce back and respond with a winning streak.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 5
Rockets' Tari Eason Expected Back This Month

Rockets' Tari Eason Expected Back This Month

Tari Eason entered the 2025-26 NBA season with a chip on his shoulder. He watched half of his Houston Rockets teammates land new contracts, while he, too, was up for a new deal.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / December 4
Rockets Inch Closer to Key Injury Returns

Rockets Inch Closer to Key Injury Returns

The Houston Rockets continue to navigate a season shaped by strong play on the court and a series of difficult injuries off it, although the latest information provides a much-needed dose of optimism.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / December 2
Report: Rockets Expected to Adjust Roster with Two-Way Signing

Report: Rockets Expected to Adjust Roster with Two-Way Signing

The Houston Rockets made a quiet roster move this week that carries strategic implications for the rest of the season. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, the Rockets waived veteran Kevon Harris in order to sign young forward Tyler Smith to a two-way contract.

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