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Two Things to Watch as the Rockets Host the Lakers in a Pivotal Matchup

For the second time in three days, the Houston Rockets will host the Los Angeles Lakers in a pivotal game for Western Conference playoff seeding. The Lakers, who won Monday's game, 100-92, completely controlled the second half to tie the season series at one win apiece.

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Reed Sheppard Has Been the Rockets Iron Man This Season

The Houston Rockets have faced many ups and downs this season. They began with a tough road loss to the defending champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Kevin Durant News / HITC / March 18

Kevin Durant’s burner page drama has ‘split’ the team, says Houston Rockets legend

Kevin Durant’s reported burner account controversy has been described as a major issue inside the Houston Rockets, with claims it has disrupted team chemistry.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

How many of the 44 active NBA players to record a triple-double with 30 points at least once in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz

The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 18

Will Wednesday's Rockets-Lakers Game Be the Last LeBron James-Kevin Durant Duel?

With the NBA's regular season winding down, the dread of a potential LeBron James retirement nears like the Sunday Scaries. The 41-year-old doesn't have much time left, despite having another All-Star season.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 18

Clint Capela Proves Victorious After War of Words with Lakers Deandre Ayton

Heading into the 2025-26 NBA season, Clint Capela found himself in pursuit of a new NBA home. Capela was a first-round pick in the 2014 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets, albeit a non-lottery pick.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 18

There's an Easy Way for the Rockets to Beat Blitzes to Kevin Durant

The Houston Rockets' offensive formula under head coach Ime Udoka has consistently been a mathematical one. Udoka and the Rockets have consistently leveraged their size to garner additional offensive possessions via offensive rebounds.

Kevin Durant News / Field Level Media / March 17

Kevin Durant expects better of himself in Rockets' rematch with Lakers

Kevin Durant is a 16-time All-Star, a four-time scoring champion, a two-time NBA Finals MVP and soon will pass Michael Jordan for fifth in career points.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker / March 17

Rockets' Kevin Durant-centered offense sputtering in big moments

Durant may say he's the offense, but if opposing teams can keep him in check, that offense needs to expand to other players.

Kevin Durant lost his marbles after Reed Sheppard dunked on Lakers

Luka Doncic puts up 36 as Lakers power past Rockets

LeBron James’ retirement decision looms as NBA insider predicts future

The 25 greatest NBA players six feet tall or under

The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 17

How Did LeBron James and Kevin Durant Fare in Monday's Head-to-Head Duel?

There's no telling how many more times we'll see LeBron James and Kevin Durant face each other with their careers nearing an end. The two have formed some of the greatest head-to-head duels in league history, meeting in three NBA Finals and 45 regular-season games across 19 seasons.

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The 'Active multi-TD-catch NFL games' quiz

The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz

The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournaments' quiz

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 17

Views From the Game: The Rockets Have Another 4th Quarter Collapse in Loss to Lakers

The Houston Rockets hosted the Los Angeles Lakers for their second meeting of the season. Having won the first game on Christmas Night with a wire-to-wire blowout on the road, the Rockets now looked to take the season series in this second of three scheduled matchups.

Houston Rockets News / EssentiallySports / March 17

Top West Team Exec Confirms Sad Reality for Kevin Durant, Rockets

The Houston Rockets started the season as one of the heavyweights from the Western Conference. With Kevin Durant leading the lines and the likes of Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr and Reed Sheppard forming the supporting cast, the Rockets have the roster to fight with the top teams in the Conference.