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Rockets' first-half outburst extends Wizards' skid to 11

Kevin Durant scored 23 points, Tari Eason and Reed Sheppard combined for 41 off the bench and the host Houston Rockets claimed a 135-112 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday.

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Rockets beat Wizzards to win second game in a row

After playing six of their first nine games away from home, the Houston Rockets began a three-game homestand at Toyota Center on Wednesday. The Rockets easily defeated the Washington Wizards, a one-win team with the poorest record in the NBA, 135–112, led by a season-high 21 points from Reed Sheppard and 20 from Tari Eason.

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Three Takeaways As Houston Rockets Demolish Wizards With A Blowout Win

Following their big-time Sunday victory on the road against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Houston Rockets flew back home for a highly important three-game home stand.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / November 12

It Wasn’t Just Luka: The 5 Worst Trades in Rockets History

The basketball world has been buzzing since the Dallas Mavericks fired their general manager amid growing tensions with Luka Doncic, a reminder that even superstar-driven teams can crumble from bad front office decisions.

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The '2024-25 NBA scoring leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players to lead their teams in points-per-game in 2024-25 NBA season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'Most triple-doubles in a season by NBA team' quiz

The 'Three-point leaders by NBA franchise' quiz

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Reed Sheppard emerging as a reliable asset for the Kevin Durant-led Rockets

The past two games served as a major measuring stick for the Houston Rockets. And while they didn’t ace every test, there were plenty of positives to take away.

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

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Point Guard Rumors Hold No Weight For The Rockets

The Houston Rockets have rebounded from a tough start to the season to win at a high rate, including against a playoff-caliber team with an MVP candidate.

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Rockets Drop in Latest NBA Power Rankings

The Houston Rockets are off to an impressive 6-3 start, but in an uber-competitive Western Conference, that's good for just fifth place at the moment. Just about 10 games into the season, they're gunning for a championship, but even in an 82-game season, every contest counts.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 12

With a Tough Western Conference Rockets Can't Take Any Game for Granted

After a tough start to the 2025-26 season, the Houston Rockets have won six out of their last seven games. The Rockets' previous win was via a 14-point comeback in Milwaukee over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks.

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Rockets On Track to Make NBA History in One Statistic

The Houston Rockets are off to an impressive 6-3 start, but this isn't one that should surprise many NBA fans. On paper, they were supposed to get better as Kevin Durant and other veterans joined a young core of Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson and others.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 12

Rockets' Ime Udoka Draws Praise for Adjustments Without Fred VanVleet

Ime Udoka has been one of the NBA's young, rising head coaches, dating back to his debut season with the Boston Celtics, a year in which he led the team to the NBA Finals.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / November 12

Rockets Hot Start Brings Back Memories of 2018 Glory

The Houston Rockets are proving that their early success is no coincidence. After an impressive 6–3 start capped by a victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, the team has positioned itself as one of the most exciting stories in the NBA.

Ime Udoka News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 12

Why the Rockets’ defense is regressing in Year 3 under Ime Udoka

Under head coach Ime Udoka, the Houston Rockets built their identity on grit and defense. However, this season, that formula has flipped. While Houston’s offense has surged, its once-reliable defense has sprung leaks, largely due to a heavy reliance on zone.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 12

What to Watch for in Rockets vs Wizards

The Houston Rockets are back in the win column after a solid win against the Milwaukee Bucks this past Sunday. They will now look ahead to their three-game home slate, which starts with a matchup against the NBA's worst team right now, the Washington Wizards.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 12

Rockets Projected to Land UConn Star in Latest 2026 NBA Mock Draft

Earlier in 2025, UConn basketball star Alex Karaban had the chance to leave the school he had been at for the last three seasons to enter the NBA Draft.