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3 Takeaways from the Rockets 117-107 loss to Wolves

HOUSTON--- The Rockets fell to 7-2 on the season after Wednesday’s 117-107 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. In a game that featured 15 ties and 26 lead changes the Wolves outscored the Rockets 35-23 in the fourth quarter to hand the Rockets their first loss inside Toyota Center, despite playing without Anthony Edwards.

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Rockets drop one to Timberwolves, fall 117-107

The ghosts of last season popped up in last night’s 117-107 Houston Rockets loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Up until last night, Houston seemed to have largely fixed many of the problems they had last season.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 5

Tempers Flare As Kevin Durant Confronts Jonathan Kuminga For Elbowing Alperen Sengun In The Face

The Houston Rockets hosted the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Toyota Center tonight and suffered their second defeat of the season. Midway through the second quarter, tempers flared after Jonathan Kuminga negligently elbowed Alperen Sengun in the face.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 4

Kevin Durant Believes 2000s Star Would Dominate Modern NBA

With an NBA career spanning nearly two decades, Kevin Durant has shown a level of longevity that is comparable to few superstars. The 16-time All-Star is currently averaging 20.8 points per game for the 7-1 Houston Rockets.

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The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz

How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 4

Timberwolves vs. Rockets injury report: Terrence Shannon Jr., Clint Capela up in air

The Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves will each enter Wednesday night’s matchup with several injury concerns, including questionable designations for Clint Capela and Terrence Shannon Jr.

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Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 4

Best-in-West Rockets take on Timberwolves: Preview, Injuries, Starters

Game date, time and location: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 8:40 p.m. ET, Toyota Center, Houston, Texas TV: Space City Home Network (Houston), DAZN (Minnesota) Radio: Sportstalk

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Kevin Durant News / Fadeaway World / November 4

Kevin Durant Picks His Dream Team To Beat Shaquille O’Neal’s All-Time Lineup

Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant and Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal were the latest guests on the Rushmore Podcast, where they were tasked with creating all-time starting fives.

Kevin Garnett News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 4

Kevin Garnett Impressed by Rockets Guard

The Houston Rockets are at the top of the Western Conference standings with a 7-1 record, earning victories over the likes of the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder.

Kevin Durant News / Fadeaway World / November 4

Rockets Reporter Addresses Backlash From Tensed Argument With Kevin Durant

The Houston Rockets defeated the Boston Celtics 109-93 last night despite a seemingly underwhelming performance from Kevin Durant. The 38-year-old veteran

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

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The 'Active 3-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

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NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 3

LeBron James Praises Kevin Durant’s Scoring Against Victor Wembanyama

At 38 years old, Kevin Durant is still considered to be one of the top players in the NBA. Last season, he earned an All-NBA Second Team selection and finished in the top five in total points scored.

Stan Van Gundy News / HITC / November 3

Stan Van Gundy points out the one thing about the Houston Rockets that has left him concerned

Stan Van Gundy has revealed that the Houston Rockets’ shooting is something that he is concerned about, as the team climbs to a 7-1 record to start the season.

Kevin Durant News / Larry Brown Sports / November 3

Kevin Durant has tense exchange with reporter

A frustrated Kevin Durant had a confrontation with a reporter after the Houston Rockets’ 109-93 victory over the Boston Celtics on Monday. Durant attempted just six field goals during Monday’s win and was held to 12 points, prompting reporter Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle to ask about his fairly limited role within the offense.