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Kevin Durant's Historic Scoring is Being Overshadowed By Rockets' Cold Streak

The Houston Rockets have hit another wall to start 2026. After struggling through most of December, they closed out 2025 with three straight wins, and it looked like they'd be back on track to start the new year.

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Kevin Durant, Rockets aim for complete effort vs. Kings

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant was thrilled to pass Wilt Chamberlain for seventh place on the NBA's career scoring list Friday. He just wishes the celebration had included a victory.

Reed Sheppard News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 10

Reed Sheppard Has a Bounce Back Game but the Rockets Lose Again to the Blazers

The Houston Rockets were coming off one of the most heartbreaking losses of the season. The Rockets had a chance to win their second straight game at the buzzer, and Kevin Durant had the ball and took the shot with a few seconds left on the clock.

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The Rockets Are Still Waiting For Their Draft Picks To Level Up

The Houston Rockets have suffered a few difficult losses since Alperen Sengun has gone down with an injury. Kevin Durant has done his best to carry the workload offensively, but it hasn't been enough to lead his team to a win as some of Durant's teammates have failed to support his efforts.

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / January 10

Udoka’s Durant Comments Are Missing The Point

On Friday night, the Houston Rockets lost a second consecutive game to the Portland Trail Blazers. Head coach Ime Udoka ripped into the team’s effort in his post-game press conference, particularly how their effort wanes without Kevin Durant.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 10

Rockets star Kevin Durant’s immediate reaction to passing Wilt Chamberlain on scoring list

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant delivered a milestone performance Friday night despite a 111-105 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, moving past Wilt Chamberlain on the NBA’s all-time scoring list and reflecting afterward on the significance of the moment.

Fred VanVleet News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 10

Rockets Advised to Have Sit-down Conversation with Fred VanVleet

To many, the Houston Rockets' season was lost the minute Fred VanVleet went down in the preseason. At the very minimum, the team's championship hopes took a tumble.

Houston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / January 10

Kevin Durant pays respect to Wilt Chamberlain after passing him on scoring list

In a historic night at the Moda Center, Kevin Durant passed Wilt Chamberlain for seventh place on the NBA’s career scoring list during the Houston Rockets’ game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.

Reed Sheppard News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 10

Rockets Implored to be Patient with Reed Sheppard

Reed Sheppard has had a bit of an up-and-down season. Well, half season. The Houston Rockets reserve guard and former third overall pick had a bit of a dud (to put it politely) in Houston's opening night loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder and went on a tear afterwards. His month of November was quite notable.

Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / January 10

Ime Udoka Rips Rockets Players For Overreliance On Kevin Durant After Loss To Trail Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers stormed back from a double-digit fourth-quarter deficit to take down the Houston Rockets 111-105 at the Moda Center on Friday.

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Rockets fall apart in the 4th quarter and lose in POR 111-105

For the second consecutive game the Houston Rockets lose in a heartbreaker to the Portland Trail Blazers. This time it wasn’t a last second tip in being wiped away because of not getting off the fingertips in time.

Kevin Durant News / Field Level Media / January 10

Trail Blazers spoil Kevin Durant's milestone in win over Rockets

Toumani Camara scored a career-high 25 points and the Portland Trail Blazers spoiled Kevin Durant's milestone night with a 111-105 home victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night.

Kevin Durant News / Bleacher Report / January 10

Watch: KD not happy after back-to-back losses

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Rockers star Kevin Durant passes NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain on all-time list

Kevin Durant didn't need to add more to his resume to cement his legendary status, but he did it nonetheless.

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Steven Adams News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 9

Rockets benefiting from Steven Adams’ post-injury resurgence

The Houston Rockets are seeing the best version of Steven Adams because of the toughest stretch of his career. At his lowest point, Adams wasn’t battling opponents for rebounds; he was battling his own body.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 9

Three trade destinations for Grizzlies' Ja Morant

Three years ago, it felt like Ja Morant would be a member of the Memphis Grizzlies for life. But after injuries, scandals, disappointing postseasons and a coaching change, the Grizzlies are considering trade offers for their two-time All-Star guard.

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