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On YouTubeHouston Rockets News / Hardwood Heroics / March 19
Houston Rockets’ Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun Take Cryptic Shots at the Los Angeles Lakers After 2 Losses in 3 Days
The Houston Rockets suffered their second straight loss against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, and Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun didn’t mince their words on Luka Doncic’s 40-point masterclass.
NBA News / The Dream Shake / March 19
Rockets lose season series to Lakers 124-116 
Houston finished up their season series versus the Los Angeles Lakers late Wednesday. If you did not watch this game, congratulations, you, unlike me, did not get let down by this team as they once again get outclassed by a superstar late in the fourth.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / March 19
Kevin Durant Feels Rockets Can Beat Lakers Even If Luka Doncic Drops 50 Or 60 Points
The Rockets tried hard tonight, but they had no answer for Luka Doncic, who helped the Lakers come out on top 124-116 in Houston. While the Lakers pushed their winning streak to seven games, Kevin Durant’s team has now suffered consecutive losses against the team in purple and gold.
The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz
How many of the 44 active NBA players to record a triple-double with 30 points at least once in their career can you name in six minutes?
Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain
Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.
Luka Doncic News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 19
Rockets Lose Thriller At Home to Lakers in Doncic's Late Takeover
The Houston Rockets looked to bounce-back against the Los Angeles Lakers after suffering a disappointing loss to them on Monday, but were not able to in a 124-116 defeat on Wednesday night in Toyota Center.
Luka Doncic News / Larry Brown Sports / March 19
Luka Doncic trash talks a Rockets fan in the middle of live play
Luka Doncic engaged in a favorite pastime of his during Wednesday’s game.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 18
Alperen Şengün's Return Will Greatly Benefit a Struggling Rockets Offense
After a two-game absence, the Houston Rockets are getting some much-needed help in the front court with the return of Alperen Şengün. The Turkish center was dealing with back issues, but is not on the team's injury report for tonight's game against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 18
Why the Rockets Continue to Struggle With Turnovers
The Houston Rockets did not look good at all in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night in the Toyota Center. It got ugly down the stretch, and the showing by the Rockets only further emphasized the specific struggles the team has.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 18
Who Are The Biggest On-Ball Threats For The Rockets?
All season, the Houston Rockets have toiled and struggled to figure out who of their young players will be able to step up and take over the on-ball duties for the Rockets after the injury to Fred VanVleet.
20 NBA players who changed how the game is played
Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 18
Rockets' Kevin Durant Unveils New Shoe in Lakers Defeat
Houston Rockets superstar forward Kevin Durant has amassed an impressive array of signature sneakers throughout his tenure with Nike. Granted, he nearly left Nike, to potentially go to Under Armour, however, Nike ultimately squandered the possible signing. The result?
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 18
Two Things to Watch as the Rockets Host the Lakers in a Pivotal Matchup
For the second time in three days, the Houston Rockets will host the Los Angeles Lakers in a pivotal game for Western Conference playoff seeding. The Lakers, who won Monday's game, 100-92, completely controlled the second half to tie the season series at one win apiece.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 18
Reed Sheppard Has Been the Rockets Iron Man This Season
The Houston Rockets have faced many ups and downs this season. They began with a tough road loss to the defending champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 18
Clint Capela Proves Victorious After War of Words with Lakers Deandre Ayton
Heading into the 2025-26 NBA season, Clint Capela found himself in pursuit of a new NBA home. Capela was a first-round pick in the 2014 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets, albeit a non-lottery pick.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 18
There's an Easy Way for the Rockets to Beat Blitzes to Kevin Durant
The Houston Rockets' offensive formula under head coach Ime Udoka has consistently been a mathematical one. Udoka and the Rockets have consistently leveraged their size to garner additional offensive possessions via offensive rebounds.
Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker / March 17
Rockets' Kevin Durant-centered offense sputtering in big moments
Durant may say he's the offense, but if opposing teams can keep him in check, that offense needs to expand to other players.
Fred VanVleet News / Hoops Wire / March 14
Rockets’ Fred VanVleet Not Ruling Out Return This Season
Fred VanVleet is still working his way back from a torn ACL. But the Houston Rockets guard says he has not closed the door on playing again this season.
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