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After an offseason of being lauded as one of the NBA’s top teams, the Houston Rockets got off to a fairly disappointing start to the 2025-26 regular season.

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Could The Rockets Start A Win Streak In The Next Stretch?

The Houston Rockets finally secured their first win of the season with a dominant victory against the Brooklyn Nets. They have a chance to keep the ball rolling in a game against a Toronto Raptors team that shouldn't be very competitive this season.

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The 'Last 50-point game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the last players to reach the half-century mark in points for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA 40-point, 15-rebound game leaders' quiz

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The 'Three Point Era 30-point game leaders' quiz

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 29

Why Fred VanVleet’s injury is a blessing in disguise for Rockets

For a team with championship aspirations, losing your veteran point guard right before the season starts feels like a nightmare. So much so, that the injury to Fred VanVleet shaved three victories off the Houston Rockets’ projected win total in Vegas.

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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.

Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 29

ESPN Tabs Rockets' Amen Thompson as Breakout Player

Although Amen Thompson is far from a finished product, his defense is already among the best in th league. The Houston Rockets wing is a matchup nightmare

NBA News / Action Network / October 29

Rockets vs Raptors Prediction, Pick, Odds for Wednesday, October 29

The Houston Rockets (1-2) and Toronto Raptors (1-3) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 6:30 p.m. ET from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. The game will broadcast live on SCHN.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 29

What to Watch for in Rockets vs Raptors as Houston Looks to get Win No. 2

The Houston Rockets are back on the road following their first regular season win. Wednesday evening, they head north to face the Toronto Raptors for the first time this season.

Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 29

The Ringer Cites Rockets Alperen Sengun as MVP Candidate

It's no secret that the Houston Rockets like to employ the double-big lineup. Rockets coach Ime Udoka had success with it last season and decided to run it back again.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / October 29

Why Rockets Must Shield Reed Sheppard From Early Criticism

When the Houston Rockets entered the 2025-26 season, their biggest question mark wasn’t about Kevin Durant’s fit or Alperen Sengun’s leap: it was Reed Sheppard.

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Amen Thompson News / The Dream Shake / October 29

Amen Thompson just needs to be Amen Thompson

Amen Thompson is Schrodinger’s point guard. He is both a point guard and isn’t. Through three games, the Rockets have begun prying open the box. So far, it looks like we’ve got a dead cat on our hands.

Fred VanVleet News / Last Word On Sports / October 29

Rockets Leader Fred VanVleet Provides New ACL Injury Update

Fred VanVleet’s recovery update brings a measured dose of optimism to the Houston Rockets’ early season narrative. The veteran guard, tore his ACL during offseason workouts in The Bahamas, spoke with reporters for the first time this week, detailing a patient but determined approach to his rehabilitation.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 29

‘Anthony Edwards Was To Me What I Was To Kobe Bryant In 2012’: Kevin Durant On 2024 Paris Olympics

Over 13 years ago, in 2012, Kevin Durant made his first appearance in the Olympics and has since won a record-setting four gold medals at the event over the years.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 28

Rockets eager to build on first victory in matchup vs. Raptors

The Houston Rockets will be out to build on their first win of the season when they visit the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. The Rockets won for the first time in three games on Monday night, 137-109 over the visiting Brooklyn Nets.

Ime Udoka News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 28

Rockets’ Ime Udoka finds the right formula by thinking small

The Brooklyn Nets were just what the doctor ordered for the Houston Rockets, as the Rockets picked up their much-needed first win of the season in Monday’s home opener, 137-109.

Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / October 28

Amen Thompson's point guard development has one massive ally

The Houston Rockets are taking a chance by starting Amen Thompson at point guard to start the season. The presence of Steven Adams at center should be a huge help as he learns the new position.

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