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Rockets Officially Clinch NBA Playoff Berth For Second Straight Season

The Houston Rockets will be making back-to-back appearances in the NBA Playoffs. The Rockets, who are currently in fifth place in the Western Conference with a 47-29 record, officially clinched a playoff spot as a top-six seed in the West thanks to the Phoenix Suns loss at the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night.

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Rockets Clinch Playoff Spot

The Rockets became the fifth Western Conference team to secure a playoff spot on Thursday when Phoenix lost at Charlotte, per the NBA (Twitter link). Houston is currently 47-29, the No.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / April 2

Blame Cathy Engelbert, don’t blame Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta for Comets rebirth

Tilman Fertitta has undergone a bit of a transformation in terms of his favorability in the public eye. For the first several years of Fertitta’s ownership of the Houston Rockets, he was quite heavily disliked by the Rockets’ fanbase.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 2

Rockets showing progress on ball control with Jazz up next

Down the stretch on Wednesday, when it became obvious that the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks refused to roll over, the Houston Rockets faced a defensive tactic that'd previously given them fits.

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The 'NBA two's leaders by season' quiz

How many of the players to lead the NBA in made two-pointers for each season of the NBA's three-point era (since 1979-80) can you name in six minutes?

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Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 2

Nike to Drop Rockets’ Kevin Durant’s ‘Aunt Pearl’ KD 6 Colorway During Holiday Season

Kevin Durant and Nike have had one of the best partnerships, from a business standpoint. The merchandiser olds the Houston Rockets superstar in a very high light.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Reed Sheppard News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 2

Did Reed Sheppard Pass His Starter Test For The Rockets?

Houston Rockets' Head Coach Ime Udoka has said that while he's willing to experiment between starting Reed Sheppard and Tari Eason in the regular season, he's still planning on having a set lineup for the postseason.

Fred VanVleet News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 2

Although Unpopular, Rockets' Fred VanVleet’s Take About the Spurs was Correct

Fred VanVleet has become the poster child for the San Antonio Spurs fanbase. At least, on social media. However, it can be useful for checking the pulse of a collective group or to gauge the thought process on a specific subject or item.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 2

Without a 'True Point Guard,' the Rockets Just Set a New Assist Mark

From the day the Houston Rockets and the entire NBA learned that Fred VanVleet had suffered a potential season-ending injury, one narrative placed on the

Kevin Durant News / The Dream Shake / April 2

Envisioning Rockets post-Kevin Durant future

It has not been a storybook season for the Houston Rockets, but the suggestion that it’s been a disaster is an overcorrection. Guilty as charged. I’ve contributed my share of both gloom and doom.

Ousmane Dieng News / HITC / April 2

Ousmane Dieng did against Houston Rockets what Giannis never did at his age

The Milwaukee Bucks fell short against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, losing 119-113 in a game that carried little playoff significance. Their postseason hopes had already faded before tip-off.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / April 2

Rockets win fourth in a row vs. Bucks 119-113

The Houston Rockets won the fourth game in a row, as Reed Sheppard went for a career-high 9 threes and scored 27 points, as the Rockets held off a second half Milwaukee comeback to snag a 119-113 win.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Alperen Sengun News / Athlon Sports / April 2

Alperen Sengun Shares Health Update After Leaving Rockets Game

Houston Rockets star center Alperen Sengun delivered good news for the fan base Wednesday night. Sengun logged 29 minutes against the Milwaukee Bucks, finishing with 25 points on 9-of-13 shooting, including 2-of-2 from three.

Reed Sheppard News / Total Apex Sports / April 2

Rockets survive late Bucks push behind Reed Sheppard’s career night 119-113

The Rockets did more than win Wednesday night. They reminded everyone why this group remains dangerous when the ball moves, the shooters fire without hesitation, and the stars trust the next pass.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / April 1

Rockets produce just enough to hold off short-handed Bucks

Reed Sheppard scored 27 points, Alperen Sengun added 25 and the Houston Rockets fended off the injury-depleted Milwaukee Bucks 119-113 on Wednesday to extend their winning streak to four games.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 1

Views for the Game: The Rockets Have One of Their Most Complete Games in Knicks Win

The Houston Rockets came into their matchup with the New York Knicks on life support in their pursuit of the Los Angeles Lakers for the third spot in the Western Conference.

Isaiah Crawford News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 1

Rockets Reportedly View Isaiah Crawford as a Long-Term Option

The Houston Rockets are loaded at the wing position. As we've heard countless times. The Rockets have such depth at the position that coach Ime Udoka has utilized all-wing lineups, in place of his highly preferred double big lineup, which consists of two centers.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 1

Exclusive: How Rockets’ Tristen Newton balances NBA-G League shuffle

Ever since Tristen Newton has been in the NBA, he’s been playing on a two-way contract. After being cut in training camp by the Minnesota Timberwolves, Newton was playing in the G League before being signed to a two-way contract by the Houston Rockets in early January.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 1

League's Tanking Changes Could Benefit Houston Rockets

The NBA has had a tanking problem for quite some time. Teams have learned how to master the art of blowing it all up and starting over, by way of stockpiling young assets through the draft.

Kevin Durant News / Total Pro Sports / April 1

Kevin Durant Injury Update: Will Rockets Star Play Tonight vs. Bucks?

Kevin Durant is more than just a superstar on the court; he’s a force of nature off it, too. His scoring skills are matched only by his knack for engaging fans and cleverly responding to critics.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / April 1

Confident Rockets aim to extend win streak vs. visiting Bucks

The Houston Rockets have experienced enough uneven results executing the two-man game between All-Stars Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun that the moments of vulnerability resonate as vividly as those games when that duo appears unstoppable.

Kevin Durant News / Fadeaway World / April 1

Kevin Durant On Handling Aggressive Defenses: 'Once I Get The Ball, They’re At My Mercy'

The Rockets punched the Knicks in the mouth tonight from the onset of their game at Houston’s Toyota Center and ended up winning 111-94. This was a much-needed win for Kevin Durant and the Rockets to cap off a three-game win streak since the team has been struggling to find its identity recently.

Houston Rockets News / HITC / March 30