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On YouTubeHouston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / April 30
Can The Rockets Overcome History? 
The Houston Rockets, being the Rockets, like to do things The Hard Way. In their second championship season, 1994-1995, the Houston Rockets defeated more combined playoff opponent regular season wins en route to their title than any team in NBA history before, or since.
Kevin Durant News / Athlon Sports / April 30
Kevin Durant Injury Update: Rockets Make Decision for Game 6
The Houston Rockets have won back-to-back games against the Los Angeles Lakers without Kevin Durant. The former NBA MVP has been sidelined by an ankle injury and has been forced to sit out Games 3 through 5 of their first-round NBA playoffs series.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 30
Lakers are playing with fire as they head into Game 6 vs. Rockets
There's no Kevin Durant for the Rockets in Game 6, but there's no margin for error as far as the Lakers are concerned.
The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz
How many of the active NBA players who have averaged 20 points-per-game or more in at least three seasons can you name in six minutes?
Ime Udoka News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 30
Key Decision by Ime Udoka Helps Rockets Put Lakers Away in Game 5
The Houston Rockets have been able to successfully stave off defeat against the Los Angeles Lakers in two consecutive games, both at home and on the road.
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history
In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 30
The Houston Rockets’ Bench Steps up in a Big Way in Game 5 Win over the Lakers
The Houston Rockets' Bench Steps Up in a Big Way in Game 5 Win Throughout the 2025-26 season, the Houston Rockets have won games by playing tough defense, dominating the rebounding battle, and outplaying their opponents.
NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / April 30
The Lakers are giving Houston too many extra possessions to feel safe in this series
The Lakers still lead this series 3-2, but Game 5 was another reminder that their offense has become a liability whenever Houston drags the game into a possession fight.
Alperen Sengun News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 30
Lakers in big trouble now that Rockets star Alperen Sengun has solved their complex puzzle
The Houston Rockets have shifted momentum in their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers, and much of that turnaround has centered on Alperen Sengun’s evolving approach.
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
Jeff Green News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 30
Rockets' Jeff Green Finishes Third in Teammate of the Year Award
Jeff Green has had quite a storied career. His basketball life is rather lengthy. He's in his 18th season in the NBA, joining just three other players from his class as active players, alongside Mike Conley, Al Horford and Kevin Durant -- Green's teammate on the Rockets.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 30
How Ime Udoka’s screaming Reed Sheppard demand became Rockets’ biggest Game 5 moment
On Wednesday evening, the Houston Rockets kept their season alive with a narrow win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 of their first round series, sending the series back to Houston for Game 6 on Friday.
Kevin Durant News / Field Level Media / April 30
Reports: Rockets not expecting Kevin Durant to play in Game 6
If the Rockets force a Game 7 with a third consecutive win in the best-of-seven playoff series with the Los Angeles Lakers, Houston will have to get there without Kevin Durant.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 30
Who was the last NBA team to force Game 7 after facing 3-0 series deficit
The Houston Rockets have pushed their NBA first-round playoff series to a Game 6 after taking down the Los Angeles Lakers 99-93 in Game 5 on Wednesday night, clawing back to 3-2 and keeping alive a historically rare comeback bid from a 3-0 hole.
The 'No. 3 NBA Draft picks' quiz
How many of the third overall picks from every NBA Draft during the lottery era can you name in five minutes?
Rafael Stone News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 30
Rockets' Rafael Stone Finishes Seventh in Executive of the Year Award
Houston Rockets General Manager Rafael Stone was one of the more active front office executives last offseason. In fact, one could argue that Stone and the Rockets' front office were the most active across the league.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / April 30
Kevin Durant To Remain Out For Game 6
Kevin Durant will remain sidelined for Friday’s game of the Rockets‘ first-round series vs. the Lakers, Shams Charania of ESPN reported on Thursday’s episode of Get Up (Twitter video link).
Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 30
Rockets Extend Season with Slim Game 5 win over Lakers
With the season on the line, the young Rockets improved in real-time, narrowly outlasting LeBron James and the Lakers in Game 5, winning 99-93. The Rockets went down a potentially insurmountable 3-0 earlier in the first-round series — disappointingly for most, who were expecting a series win.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 30
NBA Notes: Rockets, Alperen Sengun, Lakers, LeBron James, Pistons
The Rockets are still breathing. And now, they’re heading home with real belief. Facing elimination again, Houston beat the Lakers 99-93 in Game 5, trimming the series to 3-2 and forcing a Game 6 back in Texas.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 30
Rockets avoid elimination again, force Game 6 vs. Lakers
Jabari Smith Jr. scored 22 points and Tari Eason added 18 as the Houston Rockets fought off elimination for a second consecutive game and crawled back into their first-round playoff series with a 99-93 road victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday.
Reed Sheppard News / Yardbarker / April 30
Reed Sheppard's clutch play late helps Rockets stave off elimination vs. Lakers on LeBron James' historic night
A historic night from LeBron James and the long-awaited return of Austin Reaves were still not enough to prevent the short-handed Houston Rockets from taking Wednesday's Game 5.
The '2025-26 NBA double-double leaders' quiz
How many of the 24 NBA players to record at least 20 double-doubles in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?
Houston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / April 28
Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. takes a shot at Lakers in middle of playoff series
You at least cannot accuse Jabari Smith Jr. of frontrunning. The Houston Rockets forward Smith spoke with reporters on Tuesday before Wednesday’s Game 5 against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif.
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