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On YouTubeHouston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / March 22
Durant Passes Jordan As Sheppard Passes PG Test
The Houston Rockets defeated the Miami Heat, 123-122, on Saturday night. It was a much-needed crunch-time victory for the Rockets, who have struggled in close games all season.
Amen Thompson News / The Dream Shake / March 22
Amen Thompson tips Rockets to 124-123 victory over Heat 
The Houston Rockets were locked into a close game with the Miami Heat in which they had given up a big Heat run, including a goaltend on Jabari Smith Jr.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 22
Rockets Need to Fix One Area to Have Any Chance in Postseason
All season, the Houston Rockets have struggled to maximize possessions. They've gotten much too careless with the basketball and have turned the ball over a great deal.
The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz
How many of the oldest players to score 30 points or more in a game for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 22
Kevin Durant Puts LeBron James, NBA’s Top Scorers on Notice
Kevin Durant sent a strong message to the league after climbing the NBA’s all-time scoring list, putting legends like LeBron James on notice. The Houston Rockets star moved into fifth place, passing Michael Jordan with a 27-point performance against the Miami Heat.
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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 22
Rockets’ Ime Udoka ‘honored’ to be part of Kevin Durant passing Michael Jordan on NBA scoring list
The Houston Rockets witnessed history as Kevin Durant passed Michael Jordan on the NBA’s all-time scoring list, and head coach Ime Udoka made sure the moment stood out.
Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / March 22
NBA roundup: Rockets' Kevin Durant becomes 5th on all-time scoring list
Amen Thompson tipped in a Kevin Durant missed jumper at the buzzer, and the Houston Rockets escaped with a wild 123-122 victory over the visiting Miami Heat on Saturday night.
Kevin Durant News / Hoops Wire / March 22
Kevin Durant passes Michael Jordan, keeps climbing scoring list
Kevin Durant moved past Michael Jordan on Saturday night. Then he shrugged and looked ahead. “Four more to go,” Durant told reporters with a smile after scoring 27 points in the Rockets’ win over Miami, pushing his career total to 32,294 and into fifth place all-time.
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.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / March 21
Rockets Shock Heat With Incredible Buzzer-Beater In Important Victory; 5 Key Stats
The Houston Rockets delivered one of their most dramatic wins of the season, and it came with history attached. On a night where Kevin Durant moved past Michael Jordan for 5th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list, the game still found a way to produce an even more unforgettable moment.
Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / March 21
Amen Thompson's tip-in at buzzer lifts Rockets over Heat
Amen Thompson tipped in a Kevin Durant missed jumper at the buzzer, and the Houston Rockets escaped with a wild 123-122 victory over the visiting Miami Heat on Saturday night.
NBA News / Yardbarker / March 21
Kevin Durant moves ahead of Michael Jordan on NBA all-time scoring list
The Houston Rockets picked up a thrilling 123-122 win over the Miami Heat on Saturday night, thanks in part to a strong fourth quarter that saw them overcome a nine-point deficit when it began. It was a huge win for the team. It was also a significant night individually for Kevin Durant.
Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 21
Rockets Have Been One of League's Overly Scrutinized Teams This Season
The 2025-26 Houston Rockets were expected to be title contenders. Understandably, on several fronts. The Rockets became the Cinderella team of last season and are loaded with youth and athleticism.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 21
How The Rockets' Role Players Change Their Contention Chances
All season, national pundits have placed the Houston Rockets' hopes on Kevin Durant, Alperen Şengün, and Amen Thompson. These players have fluctuated between having incredible games to having subpar performances.
Reed Sheppard News / Last Word On Sports / March 21
The Rockets’ Reed Sheppard Starter Era May Be Starting Now
The Houston Rockets defeated the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night, 117-95. The Hawks are obviously in a transition phase. They moved on from long-time build-around star Trae Young at the deadline.
Tari Eason News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 21
Rockets forward Tari Eason’s mom is pulling out all the stops to end son’s slump
The Houston Rockets are watching closely as Tari Eason battles through a brutal stretch, and the shooting slump has now reached a point where even family is stepping in.
NBA News / Yardbarker / March 21
Kevin Durant inches closer to Michael Jordan as Rockets snap Hawks' win steak
Approaching a major career milestone, Kevin Durant was at his best as the Houston Rockets snapped the Atlanta Hawks' win streak on Friday night.
Reed Sheppard News / Athlon Sports / March 20
Fantasy Basketball Breakout Candidates 2026-27: Cooper Flagg, Reed Sheppard & AJ Dybantsa
Springtime means smart fantasy basketball managers are looking into their crystal balls to see which players will be breakout stars in the 2026-27 season.
Luka Doncic News / Larry Brown Sports / March 19
Luka Doncic trash talks a Rockets fan in the middle of live play
Luka Doncic engaged in a favorite pastime of his during Wednesday’s game.
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