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Amen Thompson scored 21 points, Jabari Smith Jr. added 19 and Alperen Sengun posted a double-double as the Houston Rockets fended off the visiting Dallas Mavericks 111-107 on Saturday to level the in-state season series at two wins apiece.

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Houston Rockets Hold Off Dallas Mavericks 111-107

The Houston Rockets hosted the Dallas Mavericks at the Toyota Center on Saturday night, also City Edition Night. The Rockets defeated the Mavericks 111-107 in a nationally televised game on ABC.

NBA News / The Dream Shake / January 31

Houston Overcomes Infection By Dallasites, Wins 111-107

This one wasn’t pretty, but it was effective in the end. Tonight none of the big names for the Rockets had a good offensive night. Sengun just looks broken right now, but of course he’s playing because Adams is out for the season, and someone Capela’s generally very good play of late hasn’t translated into more minutes for him.

Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / January 31

Cooper Flagg Milestone Emerges After Loss to Rockets

Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks suffered their third straight loss on Saturday night. This time around, the Mavs lost to Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets, 111-107.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / January 31

Balanced Rockets attack overcomes Cooper Flagg in win over Mavs

Amen Thompson scored 21 points, Jabari Smith Jr. added 19, and Alperen Sengun posted a double-double as the Houston Rockets fended off the visiting Dallas Mavericks 111-107 on Saturday.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / January 31

Kevin Durant pulls off a wild nutmeg pass against the Mavericks

Kevin Durant isn’t exactly known for his passing skills, but he definitely has some tricks in his dime bag. He reached for one of them on Saturday night during a Houston Rockets home game against the visiting Dallas Mavericks at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 31

Rockets' Kevin Durant's Signature 'KD 6' Shoe to Re-Release Next Month

Kevin Durant has had a very successful partnership with Nike. So much, that they made it a point to keep him at the label when he’d set his sights on parting with the sneaker giant, with intentions of joining Under Armour.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 31

The Houston Rockets Have not Lost or Gained Much Ground in the Last 10 Games

The Houston Rockets knew, coming into the season, that even with the addition of Kevin Durant, finishing as a top seed in the Western Conference would be a battle.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 31

Rockets Look to Even This Season's I-45 Rivalry Series vs. Mavericks

As good as the Houston Rockets have looked for the majority of the 2025-26 season, they have struggled mightily against their in-state rival, the Dallas Mavericks.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 31

Houston Rockets Trade Rumors: Separating Reality From Fiction

The NBA trade deadline sits about five days away, and the world is waiting for what the Milwaukee Bucks do with Giannis Antetokounmpo. However, that isn't the only move expected to materialize.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / January 31

Rockets young duo have to make it work

I was ready to go nuclear. I was resisting urges. Fighting demons. I was ready to say Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson can’t play together. Let’s be honest – it isn’t a clean fit.

Coby White News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 31

Bulls Coby White Deemed Great Fit for Rockets

The Houston Rockets have been in need of a point guard. They planned on moving Amen Thompson to the on-ball guard spot and hoping that would work. Unsurprisingly, it's rather difficult moving a player from the wing to the point.

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Steven Adams News / The Dream Shake / January 31

A letter to the Rockets Steven Adams

Dear Steven Adams, When you became a Houston Rocket in 2024, I was ecstatic. I had enjoyed following you since I was a 12-year-old kid watching the Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder playoff series in 2017.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 31

Rockets Rejected Bulls Trade Offer of Tari Eason in Coby White Talks

Tari Eason is highly coveted around the league. It's been reported that half of the league has registered interest in prying him from the Houston Rockets. However, a more accurate number is probably 29 teams.

Kevin Durant News / Larry Brown Sports / January 31

Kevin Durant has honest take on passing Kareem in scoring

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant offered a thoughtful and humble response when asked about the possibility of surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for second place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.

Fred VanVleet News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 30

Fred VanVleet addresses rumors about him being 'Rocket For Life'

The Houston Rockets (29-17) could use the veteran leadership, savvy playmaking and 3-point shooting that Fred VanVleet can provide, but his status for this season remains in serious uncertainty after he suffered a torn ACL in September.

Clint Capela News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 29

Rockets’ Clint Capela gets tribute video from Hawks before Atlanta return

Clint Capela received a touching tribute in his return to Atlanta during the Houston Rockets’ matchup against the Hawks on Thursday night. Capela represented the Hawks for five seasons from 2020 to 2025, helping the franchise with productive performances throughout three playoff runs.

Ralph Sampson News / Scoop B / January 29

The Twin Tower Legacy: Ralph Sampson on the Rockets’ New Era, KD’s Arrival and the Spirit of the All-Star Game

Ralph Sampson remains one of the most unique physical marvels to ever grace the hardwood, a 7-foot-4 “Twin Tower” whose agility and skill set redefined