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Two Things to Watch for as the Rockets Take On the Heat

The Houston Rockets will wrap up February with the second game of their Florida road trip, taking on the Miami Heat today at 2:30 p.m. Riding a three-game winning streak, a win would further separate themselves as the third seed in the Western Conference.

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NBA Insider Slams Kevin Durant’s Critics for Biased Double-Standards Toward Him

The Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant is no stranger to criticism about his game and legacy. Most of the time, KD himself confronts people, but recently, NBA analysts have stepped forward to support him.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 28

Rockets' Clint Capela Claps Back at Lakers' Deandre Ayton After Strange Call Out

On Thursday, ESPN's Dave McMenamin released a story regarding Deandre Ayton's first season with the Los Angeles Lakers, which has been a bit of a disappointment.

NBA News / The Dream Shake / February 28

Is Reed Sheppard the next Steph Curry?

In some NBA circles, Reed Sheppard has a nickname. Rule of thumb: If Basketball Reference won’t print it, neither will The Dream Shake. Hmmm. How about Triple Espresso Curry?

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The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz

How many of the players in NBA history to make multiple three-pointers in at least 400 games can you name in eight minutes?

The 'NBA active 40-point game leaders' quiz

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

The 'NBA all-time assist leaders' quiz

NBA News / Athlon Sports / February 28

NBA Referees Made 2 Mistakes in Final 1 Minute of Rockets-Magic Game

The Houston Rockets took down the Orlando Magic 113-108 during their showdown at Kia Center on Thursday. Kevin Durant was sensational in the contest, dropping 40 points on 14-of-28 shooting.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 28

Why Rockets' Kevin Durant Belongs in the MVP Conversation

Coming into the season, the Houston Rockets were expected to be title contenders. With the blockbuster trade to get one of the greatest scorers of all time in Kevin Durant after the first playoff appearance in five years, the Rockets were truly ready for lift-off. That is, until injuries came into the fold.

Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 27

How Rockets’ Kevin Durant made NBA history with 40-point game vs. Magic

Kevin Durant led the Houston Rockets to a 113-108 road victory versus the Orlando Magic on Thursday night, and in doing so, he accomplished an astonishing piece of history that underscores both the positive and negative aspects of his Hall of Fame career.

Reed Sheppard News / Field Level Media / February 27

Streaking Reed Sheppard leads Rockets into matchup with Heat

The Houston Rockets were on the verge of completing a stunning rally from a 19-point deficit against the Orlando Magic on Thursday but needed one final push to get over the hump.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 27

The Rockets Have A Chance To Hold On To The No. 3 Seed

Despite all of the conversation surrounding the Houston Rockets' futility in moments this season, they are standing in one of the top seeds in the Western Conference and have a top five record league-wide.

Clint Capela News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 27

Every Team in the NBA Could Use a Player Like Clint Capela

Clint Capela is not a well-known name among casual NBA fans. The veteran center goes out and quietly does his job every night, so when DeAndre Ayton made his comments about Capela, it suprised many.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / February 27

NBA Notes: Rockets, Jabari Smith Jr, Pelicans, Mavericks, Naji Marshall

The Rockets won again Thursday — four victories in five games since the break — but they may have taken a hit late. Forward Jabari Smith Jr. rolled his ankle after stepping on Alperen Sengun’s foot with under 2:00 minutes remaining, though coach Ime Udoka downplayed the severity.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 27

Clint Capela fires back at Deandre Ayton

Clint Capela was not a fan of a catching a stray this week from Deandre Ayton.

Deandre Ayton made a shady comment about the Lakers after latest loss

Deandre Ayton's immaturity could doom Lakers

The 25 greatest NBA players six feet tall or under

The 'Most 40-point NBA games' quiz

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 27

Rockets, Rafael Stone Deemed NBA's 'Toughest Negotiators'

Houston Rockets General Manager Rafael Stone has faced major questions during his reign in the big chair. Did the team stick with Kevin Porter Jr. for too long?

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The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz

The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 27

Rafael Stone Continues to Face Scrutiny for Rockets' Point Guard Void

The Houston Rockets' lack of point guard depth has plagued the team all season. It's also dominated the headlines all throughout the season as well. At times, it seems like the only thing casual NBA observers point out.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 27

One Major Area the Rockets Must Correct to Contend for a Title

The Houston Rockets have been a pesky team this season. They've easily overachieved their way to the third seed in the Western Conference. Which probably reads like a typo, I'm sure.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / February 27

Rockets Reed The Room Late, Beat Magic 113-108

This game felt like the Rockets season in microcosm. Amen Thompson returned from being out in the previous game, and the Rockets traveled to Orlando for the second game of a back to back.

Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / February 27

Kevin Durant reaches scoring milestone for first time with Rockets

Durant is averaging 26.1 points, 5.4 boards and 4.5 assists per game while shooting 50.8% from the field overall.

Kon Knueppel makes NBA history in Hornets' ninth straight road win

Doc Rivers comments on the Bucks' sudden success without Giannis Antetokounmpo

Notable trade suitor for Kawhi Leonard has been revealed

The all-time leading rebounder for every NBA franchise

The '20-point NBA games leaders' quiz

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 26

Rockets’ Jabari Smith leaves game vs. Magic late with apparent ankle injury

The Houston Rockets defeated the Orlando Magic in a tight contest, 113-108, at Kia Center on Thursday. The win, however, could be costly, as Jabari Smith Jr.

Reed Sheppard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 26

Why Reed Sheppard believes Rockets need to ‘shoot more 3s’

The Houston Rockets have been up and down lately, picking up two wins this week over tanking opponents on the heels of their collapse against the New York Knicks over the weekend.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 26