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Rockets guard Reed Sheppard’s latest achievement puts him in Larry Bird territory

The Houston Rockets’ Monday night contest against the Washington Wizards proved to be more difficult than anticipated, especially with the Wizards seemingly looking to lose games intentionally to gain better lottery odds.

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'I Think It’s an Inferior Team Quite Honestly' – Houston Rockets Coach Takes a Shot at the Washington Wizards After 5-Point Win

Ime Udoka believes that the Houston Rockets should’ve beaten the Washington Wizards by a larger margin on Monday night, considering their size advantage over them.

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The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the players with at least 200-career 30-point games in NBA history can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most 40-point NBA games' quiz

The 'NBA rookie 3-point leaders' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

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.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / March 2

Alperen Sengun, Kevin Durant fuel Rockets to chippy win over Wizards

Alperen Sengun scored 32 points, Kevin Durant had 30 and the visiting Houston Rockets took down the Washington Wizards 123-118 Monday night. Houston never trailed after the second quarter in a game that turned combative in the second half.

Houston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / March 2

Kevin Durant gets baited into the silliest technical foul

Kevin Durant took the ragebait during Monday’s game. The Houston Rockets star forward Durant, a District of Columbia native, returned home Monday night for a game against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

Amen Thompson News / Athlon Sports / March 2

Rockets Announce Amen Thompson News After Leaving Wizards Game

Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson has had a wonderful start to his career in the NBA. Playing in his third year in the league, Thompson has averaged 13.6 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.4 steals per contest in 188 career games before Monday night's game against the Wizards.

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.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 2

Charles Barkley Recommends Strategic Change for Rockets' Ime Udoka

The Houston Rockets have been in dire need of a point guard. They've needed one all season, really even before the campaign started. Dating back to Fred VanVleet’s season-ending knee injury sustained during the team's minicamp in the Bahamas.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 2

Two Things to Watch as the Houston Rockets Face the Rebuilding Wizards

The Houston Rockets didn't quite finish February on a strong note, suffering a 115-105 loss to the Miami Heat on Saturday. They're still 4-2 after the All-Star break, with a chance to build upon those wins tonight against the Washington Wizards.

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The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

The 'College basketball mythical mascots' quiz

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

The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 2

New Astros Pitcher Inspired by Rockets’ Kevin Durant

The Houston Rockets have been a team that the city has kept a close eye on this season with the high expectations and star players. While the key injuries

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / March 2

Are Rockets primed for first-round postseason exit again?

This year’s Houston Rockets team has been one of the most inconsistent iterations of the team seen in recent memory. More over, the Rockets have been one of the most inconsistent ball clubs in the entire league. They’re far from a lock to beat the league’s relatively easier opponents.

NBA News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / March 2

Houston Rockets at Washington Wizards Preview, Prediction & Odds | March 2, 2026

With the NBA season going through its last seven weeks, bettors could win big in tonight’s game between the Houston Rockets and the Washington Wizards.

Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 2

Houston Rapper hits Rockets’ Kevin Durant with ‘Robin’ never ‘Batman’ take down

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant is an undisputed future first ballot Hall of Famer and he is certainly in the conversation of who is the best scorer to ever play for the NBA.

Reed Sheppard News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 1

Can Reed Sheppard Fix The Rockets' Offense?

The Houston Rockets have had difficulties finding consistent production from their lead ball handlers, especially in the clutch when half-court offense becomes crucial.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 1

Reed Sheppard to Continue to Start for Rockets in Jabari Smith Jr.'s Absence

Reed Sheppard has become a polarizing figure of sorts, among the Houston Rockets fanbase. Well, at least, based on what we've seen on social media. That polarity is likely to continue, at least for the next week, as Sheppard is expected to continue to start, in place of Rockets starting forward Jabari Smith Jr.

Alperen Sengun News / Last Word On Sports / March 1