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Rockets' Fred VanVleet Explains Key to Keeping Turnovers Down

This year's Rockets are no different. They rank fifth in defensive efficiency on the season. (Although they didn't look the part at the beginning of the season).

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Rockets down Pacers 118-114 with KD out

The Houston Rockets played Monday night’s game without Kevin Durant. Add in the already missing Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams, and you have practically half of your rotation in street clothes.

Alperen Sengun News / Hardwood Heroics / February 3

'I Was Sloppy Last Month' – Houston Rockets’ Alperen Sengun Reveals Motivation Behind 39-Point Outburst Vs. Indiana Pacers

After struggling to find consistency last month, Alperen Sengun got off to a brisk start this February, as he stepped up big in the Houston Rockets’ 118-114 road victory against the Indiana Pacers on Monday evening.

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The 'NBA active 40-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 10 40-point games in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 30-point games in an NBA season leaders' quiz

The 'NBA steals leaders since 1976' quiz

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 2

Three Takeaways from the Rockets’ Physical Win Over the Pacers

The Houston Rockets were back on the road Monday night against the Indiana Pacers, but were without superstar forward Kevin Durant for just the third time this season.

Alperen Sengun News / Field Level Media / February 2

Alperen Sengun puts up 39 points as Rockets top Pacers

Alperen Sengun matched his season high with 39 points and helped seal a 118-114 Houston Rockets win over the Indiana Pacers with the last of his game-high 16 rebounds on Monday in Indianapolis.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / February 3

What Happened Between Alperen Sengun, Bennedict Mathurin? Tempers Flare in Rockets-Pacers After Hard Foul

The Houston Rockets were without Kevin Durant, plus the Indiana Pacers didn’t make things easier. At the beginning of the fourth quarter, the Pacers were ahead by two, and Bennedict Mathurin thwarted Alperen Sengun’s attempt with extra force.

Kevin Durant News / EssentiallySports / February 2

Why Is Kevin Durant Not Playing Tonight? Rockets Star Misses Game vs Pacers

The Houston Rockets took on the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. However, their two-game winning streak could be on the line, as they’re without their veteran player, Kevin Durant.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 2

Rockets' Home-Court Advantage Highlighted in NBA.com's Latest Power Rankings

With just two games on their schedule before the NBA trade deadline, the Houston Rockets are in a comfortable spot as the fourth seed in a loaded Western Conference.

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The 'Super Bowl starting QBs' quiz

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Steven Adams News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 2

Rockets interested in 76ers trade after Steven Adams injury

The Houston Rockets have officially ruled out center Steven Adams for the remainder of the NBA 2025-26 season following surgery on his left ankle. According to reporting from Shams Charania, Houston Rockets center Steven Adams has undergone season-ending surgery on his left ankle, sources tell ESPN.

Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 2