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NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / December 16
'Most Poorly Officiated Game I’ve Seen' – Houston Rockets Coach Blasts the Refs After Overtime Loss Vs. Denver Nuggets
Ime Udoka lashed out at the officials after the Houston Rockets’ 128-125 overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets on Monday night, in a game where both teams combined for 59 free throw attempts.
NBA News / The Dream Shake / December 16
Rockets Lose To Nuggets In Overtime 128-125 
This was mostly a good game. The Rockets didn’t look great for much of it, but they fought hard. It was a competitive back and forth affair, where the lead shifted back and fourth and neither team could open up much daylight without the other coming back.
The 'Active NBA PPG leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to average at least 20 points-per-game can you name in five minutes?
Ime Udoka News / Larry Brown Sports / December 16
Ime Udoka went nuclear on referees after controversial ending of Rockets-Nuggets game
Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka will likely be expecting a hefty fine in his mailbox soon. Udoka did not hold back on his frustrations Monday after his Rockets lost to the Denver Nuggets in a 128-125 overtime affair at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo.
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 16
Three Takeaways As Houston Rockets Endure Tough OT Loss Against Denver Nuggets
Monday night served a major showdown between two Western Conference powerhouses, but it was the Houston Rockets who failed to get the job done with a tough 128-125 overtime loss against the Denver Nuggets.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / December 16
Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets Player Stats, Box Score and Game Recap (Dec 15) – 2025–26 NBA Season
Tonight’s showdown pitted two of the NBA’s most explosive offenses, the Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets, against each other. Denver comes in on a four-game winning streak but has stumbled at home, dropping its last four, while Houston is 8-4 on the road after a thrilling 115-113 win over the Clippers.
NBA News / The Dream Shake / December 15
Rockets Roll Into Denver To Face Nuggets (Part 1)
Location: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas TV: Space City Home Network Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App Gametime: 7:00 PM CST Rockets: A. Thompson, Josh Okogie, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun Nuglets: Jamal Murry, Cam Johnson, Spencer Jones, Peyton Watson, Nikola Jokic The Rockets are in Denver again.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 15
Rockets Unlikely to Pursue Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Houston Rockets spent years chasing stars and/or high-profile players. Granted, they were also developing one of their own into one at the same time.
Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 15
Rockets' Mock Trade Lands Point Guard Depth for Key Forward
There isn't much reason for the Houston Rockets to get active on the market this season. Trade season has officially started today, as many contracts across become tradeable on Dec.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 15
Rockets Slide Back Into Top Three in NBA.com's Power Rankings
The Houston Rockets have continued to play some of the best two-way basketball in the NBA amid a hot start. After losing their first two games of the season, Houston has gone 16-4 to end up with a 16-6 record prior to Monday night's matchup with the Denver Nuggets.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 15
Rockets Legend, Hall of Famer Explains Jump from High School to NBA
Tracy McGrady is one of the most effortless scorers that we've ever seen. He was smooth and fluid, while also boasting elite athleticism. At 6-foot-8, McGrady towered over opponents.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 15
The Rockets Are Changing What a Successful Offense Looks Like in 2025
Over the last few years, the Houston Rockets have transformed their identity. Since James Harden arrived in Houston, the Rockets have been a team that shoots more 3-pointers than any other team in the NBA.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / December 15
Why David Fizdale’s analysis of Rockets Amen Thompson is misleading
Over the weekend, former Memphis Grizzlies and New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale sought to give Houston Rockets two-way standout Amen Thompson his flowers.
Ime Udoka News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 15
Rockets' Ime Udoka Sees Total Alignment in Houston's Future Amid New Contracts
It didn't take long for the Houston Rockets to find out they had their guy in Ime Udoka. Making his way over from the Boston Celtics, the head coach improved the Rockets to a 41-41 record in his first season, nearly leading them to the postseason and out of a rebuild.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 15
What to Watch for in Rockets vs. Nuggets
The Houston Rockets are back on the road for their next six scheduled games, including their Christmas Day game against the Lakers. They'll kick off their road trip in Denver to face off against Nikola Jokić and the Nuggets, hoping to come out with a better outcome than the two teams' last contest.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / December 15
Rockets Jabari Smith Jr. is having an identity crisis
For some NBA fans, the line between star and role player is rigid. It does not yield. If you’re a star, you’re invaluable. If you’re a role player, you’re dispensable.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 14
The Rockets Getting Another Test Against The Nuggets
The Houston Rockets have taken care of business for the most part in their last stretch of games against weaker opponents. They took a few difficult to explain losses against the Dallas Mavericks and the Utah Jazz, but they mostly kept pace with the rest of the top teams in the Western Conference by winning six of their last eight games.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 14
Reinforcements Arriving Soon For The Rockets
The Houston Rockets have been playing well despite dealing with some injuries to important parts of Houston's success moving forward. Some of the team's most important players have missed games in the early part of the season, and some impactful players have missed significant stretches as the Rockets have managed some early-season injuries.
Kevon Harris News / Hoops Rumors / December 13
Former Rockets Two-Way Player Kevon Harris Headed To China
China’s Xinjiang Flying Tigers and guard Kevon Harris, who was on a two-way deal with the Rockets earlier this month, have agreed to a contract, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype tweets.
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / December 13
The Rockets’ Offensive Rebounding Is Ridiculous
The 2025-26 Houston Rockets certainly aren’t afraid to cause havoc. The team is grinding and hustling its way to a top-four offensive rating. Over a quarter of the way through the NBA season, the Rockets are on pace for possibly the highest offensive rebounding percentages of all time.
Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / December 11
Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson steer Rockets past Clippers
Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson teamed to spearhead a fourth-quarter rally that carried the Houston Rockets to a 115-113 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 12
Chris Paul linked to two playoff teams in trade rumors
Chris Paul may be getting a life vest thrown his way from a interesting Western Conference team (or two).
Amen Thompson News / Total Apex Sports / December 11
Houston Rockets Amen Thompson Reveals Former NBA Champion He Studies To Learn PG Role
The Houston Rockets are navigating a season of adjustments, and perhaps no player exemplifies this adaptability more than Amen Thompson. Thrust into the
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Yardbarker / December 11
Why Bucks can't count on a massive haul for Giannis Antetokounmpo
Sorry, Milwaukee Bucks, but Giannis Antetokounmpo won’t bring back the motherlode.
Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker / December 6
Kevin Durant joins elite club on milestone night for the all-time great
Kevin Durant did what he does best on Friday night — score in an efficient manner while leading his team to victory.
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