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The NBA Playoffs have now arrived for the Houston Rockets, who will take on the Los Angeles Lakers in a first-round series. The Rockets are the five seed

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Two Storylines to Watch in the Rockets' First-Round Playoff Series vs. Lakers

The Houston Rockets' playoff opponent was made official on the final day of the regular season after the Denver Nuggets took down the San Antonio Spurs.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 14

Despite Rockets' Identical Record, Kevin Durant Trade is Justified

The Houston Rockets' 2025-26 season is officially in the books. Well, regular season, that is. Houston finished with an identical 52-30 record as last season's surprising team, although this time it got them the fifth seed in the Western Conference.

Clint Capela News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 13

Clint Capela Reaches Personal Milestone in Rockets' Rout over Grizzlies

Clint Capela’s signing last offseason was one that drew question marks, as the Houston Rockets already boasted depth at the center position. This was a team that had already established an identity of playing bully ball.

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The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least five three-pointers off the bench at least 20 times in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

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The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 13

Rockets vs. Lakers Tactical Breakdown: Three ways Houston can Beat LA

The Rockets are officially set to take on the Lakers in their firs-round series, hoping to grab their first series win since 2020. It's been a rollercoaster season for Houston, which would all be made better by ousting LA from the postseason.

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / April 13

Rockets finish fifth in Western Conference as 2026 NBA Playoffs bracket locks into place

Everyone loves a best-case scenario. Well, folks, Houston Rockets fans (finally) have one. Why finally? It’s been a challenging 2025-26 season. Fred VanVleet was down from the onset.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 13

Rockets Land Targeted Opening Round Postseason Matchup Vs. Lakers

Earlier in the 2025-26 NBA season, reports surfaced that the Houston Rockets were targeting a postseason matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. Which did make sense, based on the Christmas Day matchup between the two teams.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 13

Four NBA coaches with their jobs on the line in the playoffs

Twenty teams survived the NBA regular season to reach the playoffs or play-in tournaments. That doesn't mean their coaches have job security.

Doc Rivers shares emotional statement after leaving the Bucks

Lakers get crucial Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves injury updates ahead of playoffs

Magic close regular season with a thud against Celtics backups

Pistons end regular season on historic note with win over Pacers

The 'NBA players to record 40+ point games' quiz

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 13

Rockets Playoff Preview: Lakers Pose Challenges, But Enough to Overcome Houston?

The NBA postseason is finally here, and for the Houston Rockets, it couldn't be arriving at a better time. They've been on a roll to end the regular season, having won nine of their last 10 contests, including an eight-game winning streak that saw the Rockets take down multiple playoff contenders.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 13

Kevin Durant Effect Led to One of the Rockets' Best Offensive Seasons in Decades

The Houston Rockets concluded their 2025-26 regular season schedule on Sunday with a blowout win over the Utah Jazz despite not playing their entire starting lineup.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 13

Rockets Playoff Schedule: Dates, Times, Opponents, TV Channel

The Houston Rockets are officially postseason bound, having put together a 52-30 season that landed them as the Western Conference’s No. 5 seed. It was an up-and-down season that started that way even before the first game of the season, with veteran lead guard Fred VanVleet going down with a season-ending ACL injury in an offseason workout.

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 13

Status of Lakers’ Stars Revealed Ahead of First Round vs. Rockets

The Rockets’ first-round Playoffs series is officially locked in, with Houston taking on the LA Lakers in the four-five matchup. Houston will largely function with the same squad, with just Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams out due to injury, as has been the case for most of the season.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / April 13

Could the NBA’s new tanking rules harm the Rockets?

“They say they want you successful, but then they make it stressful, you start keeping pace, they start switching up the tempo.” – Mos Def Can’t print the name of the song.

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NBA News / EasySportz / April 13

Lakers vs Rockets First-Round Series Preview and Prediction

The Western Conference first round delivers one of the most compelling matchups of the 2026 NBA Playoffs as the No. 4 seed Los Angeles Lakers take on the No.

Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 13

Watch Rockets’ Kevin Durant get absolutely hyped after fan drains $10k shot

The Houston Rockets have had a steady year, and they’ll be entering the playoffs as the No. 5 seed facing the Los Angeles Lakers. Kevin Durant has been the engine of the team this season, and they’ll be looking upon him to lead them through the playoffs.

Clint Capela News / Larry Brown Sports / April 13

Clint Capela had a great story about a career first against the Grizzlies

Clint Capela has been in the NBA since 2014, but it wasn’t until Sunday that he finally made a shot from behind the arc. With the Rockets resting Kevin

Scottie Pippen News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 13

Former Rockets Sharpshooter Cuttino Mobley Credits Scottie Pippen for NBA Breakthrough

Scottie Pippen's tenure with the Houston Rockets was marred with controversy, even though it was short-lived. Pippen played with the Rockets for just one season, and even that was probably too long.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 12

Kendrick Perkins hits Rockets’ Kevin Durant with LeBron James warning

Kevin Durant and LeBron James are gearing up for another showdown in the playoffs as the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers will duke it out next week.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / April 12

Rockets rest starters, rout short-handed Grizzlies

Clint Capela produced a double-double in his third start of the season while Tari Eason and Reed Sheppard combined for 39 points as the host Houston Rockets closed the regular season with a 132-101 victory over the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / April 12