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Rockets Alperen Sengun Credits Blazers' Tiago Splitter for His Development

On Friday, the Houston Rockets secured their first NBA Cup victory of the season, beating the Portland Trail Blazers 140-116. The Rockets were aficionados defensively, forcing 20 turnovers.

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Rockets' Alperen Sengun Attributes Stellar Play to Spacing Caused by Kevin Durant

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun could very well be on his way to an All-NBA selection this season. He's thrived as Houston’s offensive fulcrum in the halfcourt, which has led to the Rockets boasting the league's best offense.

Reed Sheppard News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 15

Reed Sheppard's Rise Has Led Rockets Renewed Energy

The Houston Rockets have shown flashes of the team many projected them to be coming into the season. While the defense hasn't quite returned to the elite level it was at last season, the offense has clearly taken several large steps forward to become an elite offensive squad.

Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / November 15

Rockets’ Ime Udoka Announces Unfortunate Tari Eason Development

Heading into the 2025-26 season, the Houston Rockets were a team with big aspirations in a loaded Western Conference. However, injuries have taken a toll on the roster to open the year.

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The '2024-25 NBA scoring leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players to lead their teams in points-per-game in 2024-25 NBA season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

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NBA News / Field Level Media / November 15

Efficient Rockets look to keep wheels churning against Magic

The Houston Rockets have one of the most efficient offenses in the NBA this season, and their increased emphasis on ball security has played a vital role in that success.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 15

Views from the Game: The Houston Rockets Demolish the Blazers 140-115

The Houston Rockets welcomed in the Portland Trailblazers into the Toyota Center Friday night to kick off its three game homestand. The Rockets were winners of seven of their last eight games after dropping the first two games of the season.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 15

Should Rockets' In-Conference Record Be a Concern?

Last night, the Houston Rockets picked up a dominant 140-116 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. On the road, they blew the doors off the Trail Blazers on the offensive end, with four players scoring at least 19 points and seven players in double figures.

Reed Sheppard News / The Dream Shake / November 15

Reed Sheppard is the answer if the Rockets can stay patient

Last season, as he saw himself going back and forth from the G-League and sparingly seeing the court in the NBA, it was clear that the 2024-2025 Houston Rockets and Reed Sheppard were not on the same timeline.

Tari Eason News / Hoops Rumors / November 15

Rockets get clarity on Tari Eason's injury, timeline for return

The 24-year-old suffered the injury in the first half of Friday’s win over Portland.

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The 'Most three-pointers in one NBA season' quiz

Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 15

Rockets' Alperen Sengun Putting Together All-Star Season Early On

11 games into the 2025-26 season, the Houston Rockets are playing up to par at 8-3. Currently the No. 3 seed in a crowded Western Conference, they're leading the NBA in offense with astounding efficiency.

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 15

Rockets' Starting Lineup Lands Favorable Grade From Bleacher Report

This year's Houston Rockets' starting rotation looks significantly different than it did when Houston was in the postseason facing off against the Golden State Warriors.

Reed Sheppard News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 15

Rockets' Reed Sheppard Draws Comparison to MVP, Hall of Fame Guard

The Houston Rockets need a point guard. Or so we've been told. Not to say that the Rockets wouldn't benefit from a traditional table-setting guard. It would certainly help them get into their sets and actions.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 14

Rockets Dismantle Trail Blazers At Home As They Take Advantage Of Favorable Schedule

The Rockets continued to capitalize on one of the softer stretches of their schedule, and on Friday night, they looked every bit like a team determined to stack wins while the opportunity lasts.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / November 14

Rockets blow out the Blazers 140-116 in Game 2 of NBA Cup play

Coming into tonight’s Emirates NBA Cup game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Kevin Durant had an NBA leading 29 consecutive 20-point games versus the franchise that could have drafted him number one overall back in 2007.

Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 14

Rockets’ Kevin Durant blasts past the Blazers with 30-point barrage

Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant’s impressive start to 2025-26 continued with a 30-point performance in Friday’s 140-116 win against the Portland Blazers.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 14

Rockets romp to 140 points in demolition of Trail Blazers

Kevin Durant scored a game-high 30 points, Alperen Sengun flirted with a triple-double and the Houston Rockets cruised to a 140-116 home win over the Portland Trail Blazers in NBA Cup play on Friday.

Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 14

What Kevin Durant is grateful for—and how it’s fueling the Rockets’ historic start

The Houston Rockets are 7-3 for the first time since the 2019-2020 season. They’re winning by an average margin of 11 points – their largest margin since the 1994 championship team.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / November 14

Rockets Face Must-Win NBA Cup Bout

The Houston Rockets are off to a fantastic start in 2025-26. However, as good as that start has been, they are already in “must-win” territory in one particular aspect.

Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / November 13

Have The Rockets Found A Combination Of Stephen Curry And Klay Thompson In Reed Sheppard?

During the Rockets’ most recent 135-112 win against the Wizards, a side-step three from their sophomore point guard, Reed Sheppard, went viral as it looked a lot like Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson’s move from their prime days.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / November 13

Rockets' high-powered offense presents test for Blazers

After shooting the lights out in the fourth quarter of a road win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, the Rockets shot 59.3% and hit 7 of 13 3-pointers in the second period of their 135-112 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday -- the latest example of their offensive might.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 13

Why Rockets’ Amen Thompson told Reed Sheppard he’d ‘punch him in face’

The Houston Rockets walked off the floor with Reed Sheppard looking sensational, but Amen Thompson didn’t seem impressed, at least not in a serious way.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / November 12

The Rockets’ Bench Numbers Are Breaking the NBA Right Now

The Houston Rockets are already turning heads with their winning streak, but the real story may be found beneath the surface: in the numbers that define their bench unit.