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Views From the Game: The Houston Rockets Defeat the Clippers 102-95
The Houston Rockets welcomed the Los Angeles Clippers into Toyota Center for the first of two straight games against the Clippers. The Rockets will also face off against the Clippers on Wednesday as they wrap up the first half of the season and head out for the All-Star break.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 11
Who Will Play The Biggest Roles In The Rockets' Final Stretch?
The Houston Rockets are entering the All-Star break with renewed hope after taking the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference. Through all the struggles and injuries, the Rockets have maintained their composure and given themselves a slim chance at a climb to the second seed.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 11
ESPN's Kendrick Perkins: 'We Need to Give Props to Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr.'
Jabari Smith Jr.'s final bucket in Tuesday night's victory over the LA Clippers proved to be the final dagger and nail in the coffin in the game. It essentially secured Houston's victory over a Clippers team that's been the NBA's best team over the last six weeks.
The '3-Point Era playoff scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the 36 players in the NBA's Three-Point Era (since 1979-80) to score at least 2,500 career points in the postseason can you name in five minutes?
The '20-point NBA games leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA players with at least 600 20-point games can you name in five minutes?
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.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 11
‘Struggling’ Rockets Take Noticeable Drop in NBC Sports’ Power Rankings
The Houston Rockets are currently the fourth-best team in the Western Conference, with a 32-19 record. The Rockets also rank fifth in both offensive rating and defensive rating, which would be a surprise, if you’ve watched them this season.
Hakeem Olajuwon News / The Dream Shake / February 11
KD invited Hakeem Olajuwon to The Boardroom 
Shortly after the Houston Rockets traded for Kevin Durant, I offered my opinion on how the Rockets who are a part of the NBA’s top 75 should be ranked.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / February 11
Kevin Durant joins elite company with latest milestone
Durant scored 26 points in a win over the Clippers on Tuesday and reached a milestone in the process that places him among some elite company in NBA history.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 11
Rockets Land Dominant Center in Recent Mock Draft
The 2025-26 NBA season is halfway over already. Time flies, I know. It feels like the season just started yesterday. It’s time to get an early snapshot of the 2026 NBA Draft class, as March madness is fast approaching.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / February 11
Kevin Durant Says Trading James Harden Reduced Clippers’ Offensive Threat Against Rockets
The Rockets beat the Clippers 102-95 at Houston’s Toyota Center tonight. After dominating most of the second half, the Rockets managed a comfortable win by surviving the Clippers’ late surges to try to cut the deficit tonight.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 10
Rockets’ Amen Thompson nails putback dunk over Kris Dunn
Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson may have fallen short of making it to his first-ever All-Star Game, but he continues to show that he is one of the league’s brightest young studs.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 10
Three Takeaways from the Rockets’ Win Over the Clippers
The Houston Rockets were coming off a crucial 112-106 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday and wanted to continue that momentum back at home on Tuesday night, taking on the Los Angeles Clippers.
NBA News / The Dream Shake / February 10
Rockets take the first of 2 straight against the Clippers, 102-95
After the Los Angeles Clippers traded away James Harden at the NBA trade deadline, the luster of a Rockets versus Clippers matchup in Toyota Center make gave dulled a bit.
NBA News / Field Level Media / February 10
Rockets' Kevin Durant joins exclusive club with latest dominant game
Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun combined for 48 points as the Houston Rockets turned a rally to start the fourth quarter into a 102-95 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 10
Rockets’ Ime Udoka makes stance on Amen Thompson starting crystal clear
The Houston Rockets have been going through a bit of an identity crisis as of late as they’ve suffered a few disappointing defeats to some teams that they should be taking care of business against quite handily.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / February 10
Two Former NBA Stars React to Ime Udoka’s Harsh Alperen Sengun Comment
Slumps happen to every player over the course of an NBA season, and usually they’re handled behind closed doors: extra film sessions, tougher practices, maybe a quiet word from the coaching staff.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / February 9
Hakeem Olajuwon reveals which NBA legends gave him the most trouble
Olajuwon faced every elite center in his era, and a few of them forced him to switch things up.
Houston Rockets News / EssentiallySports / February 9
Ex-Rockets Star Slams Ime Udoka Over Alperen Sengun Disrespect After Kevin Durant’s Public Stand
The tension around the Houston Rockets did not cool down after the final buzzer. Instead, it spilled outward. What began as a blunt coaching remark quickly turned into a league-wide debate about accountability, timing, and respect.
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