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Rockets’ Ime Udoka reveals biggest secret behind Reed Sheppard’s breakout isn’t his bucket-getting

The Houston Rockets pushed deeper into the NBA Cup chase on a night when Reed Sheppard’s career-high became the clearest sign yet of his breakout and shifted his team’s momentum.

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Former No. 3 Pick Carrying Rockets Without Superstar

The 2024 NBA Draft wasn’t seen as a loaded one, sandwiched between what many thought were two all-time classes. But many still expected No. 3 pick Reed Sheppard to excel for the Rockets.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 27

Rockets Amen Thompson Trolls Kevin Durant Over Age During NBA 2K26 Match

Kevin Durant has become a timeless figure across the NBA landscape. He's 37-years-old and still highly effective. Even if he has regressed a bit. (Well, more like marginally).

Reed Sheppard News / Total Apex Sports / November 27

Sheppard’s Career Night Fuels Stunning Rockets Comeback Over Warriors 104-100

In a game that had all the makings of a Warriors runaway, a sophomore decided to rewrite the script. Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard exploded for a career-high 31 points, steering his team out of a deep first-half hole to snatch a dramatic 104-100 victory from the Golden State Warriors on their own home court.

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How many of the players to score at least 40 points in a game for each NBA team can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / The Dream Shake / November 27

Rockets overcome a 14-point deficit to beat the Warriors 104-100

Heading into Wednesday’s match with the Golden State Warriors, the Rockets knew they would be without Kevin Durant for the second consecutive game due to personal reasons and Steven Adams would be out as well.

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Reed Sheppard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 27

Rockets’ Reed Sheppard’s career-high propels Houston past Warriors

Reed Sheppard picked a pretty good time to level up. The Houston Rockets guard went off for a career-high 31 points, powering a 104-100 comeback win over the Golden State Warriors on the road in NBA Cup group play.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 27

Three Takeaways As Houston Rockets Survive In A Thriller Against Golden State Warriors

The Houston Rockets came out big for a key signature win of their season, taking down the Golden State Warriors with a 104-100 inspiring victory to end their group play of the 2024-25 NBA Cup this Wednesday.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 27

Win over Warriors isn't enough for Rockets to advance in Cup

Reed Sheppard capped a career-best 31-point performance by sinking a key hoop with 2:58 remaining, Alperen Sengun added another in the final minute and the Houston Rockets outlasted the Golden State Warriors 104-100 on Wednesday in an NBA Cup game at San Francisco.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 26

Rockets Must Issue Heavy Dose of Double-Big Lineup Against Warriors

In Game 6 of last year's epic first-round series between the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors, the Rockets had the chance to force a Game 7 and get one step closer to mounting a 3-1 comeback.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 26

Why the Houston Rockets’ strong start doesn’t guarantee they’re contenders

Despite owning the fifth-best record in the NBA, the Houston Rockets still haven’t proven much. Houston brought in Kevin Durant this offseason to elevate the franchise to true championship-contender status.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 26

NBA Cup Won't Be Rockets Coming Out Party

The NBA Cup is the first opportunity for teams to establish themselves as a top team in the league. Each year, the Final has consistently featured some of the league's top talent and highest-performing teams.

Kevin Durant News / EssentiallySports / November 26

Is Kevin Durant Playing Tonight? Rockets vs. Warriors Injury Report, Where to Watch NBA Cup & More (Nov. 26)

The Rockets and Warriors will enter tonight’s NBA Cup matchup with identical 1-2 records in West Group play. Houston arrives carrying far better overall momentum at 11-4 with a dominant Sunday win over the Phoenix Suns.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 26

Rockets Having One of Best Shooting Seasons in Franchise History

After the Houston Rockets traded away their franchise player, James Harden, in the 2021 season, they began the rebuilding phase. They knew that it would be a hard few seasons as they transitioned to the next era of Rockets basketball.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 26

Houston Rockets Look to Get Revenge Against Longtime Foe

Since the start of the 2015 season, the Golden State Warriors have been 29-10 against the Houston Rockets in the regular season. In the playoffs, they're 20-10 and an undefeated 5-0 in terms of series wins.

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NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / November 26

Furious Suns fan takes LeBron James jab at Ime Udoka after Rockets register a blowout win

The Houston Rockets had no trouble dealing with the Phoenix Suns in their recent matchup. The Houston Rockets entered the clash without their superstar Kevin Durant, but it didn’t stop them from overwhelming the Phoenix Suns.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 26

The Athletic Cites One Thing Rockets Should be Thankful For

The Thanksgiving mark of the NBA season presents an array of thoughts. On the one hand, it's still far too early in the season to concoct long-term takeaways.

Kevin Durant News / The Dream Shake / November 26

Let’s give Kevin Durant’s family the same privacy you’d also want for your family

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant missed Monday’s game against the Phoenix Suns, due to a personal family matter. The game would’ve been a homecoming, of sorts, for KD.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 26

What to Watch for in Rockets vs. Warriors NBA Cup Matchup

The Houston Rockets remain on the road as they head to San Francisco this evening to face off against the Golden State Warriors in each team's third NBA Cup game of the season.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 25

Rockets itching to avenge playoff exit to Warriors

With a shiny NBA Cup court as the backdrop, the Houston Rockets get their first shot at revenge against last year's playoff antagonist when they visit the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night in San Francisco.

Ime Udoka News / Larry Brown Sports / November 25

Video shows Rockets coach Ime Udoka getting into it with a heckler

Ime Udoka took some time to engage with a heckler after Monday’s game.

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Kevin Durant News / The SportsRush / November 25

Kevin Durant Gets Honest About Why He Loves NBA 2K So Much

Kevin Durant’s offseason move to the Houston Rockets has been a great success so far. Despite losing starting point guard Fred VanVleet to a torn ACL this offseason, the team is off to an 11-4 start while sporting the second-best offensive rating and fifth-best defensive rating in the NBA.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / November 25

Amen Thompson scores 28 as Rockets roll past Suns

Amen Thompson tied a season high with 28 points, Aaron Holiday had a season-high 22 points and tied a career-high six 3-pointers, and the Houston Rockets ran past the host Phoenix Suns 114-92 on Monday.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / November 25

Rockets coach Ime Udoka has an incident with Dillon Brooks during game

Ime Udoka let one of his former players hear it during Monday’s game. The Houston Rockets faced off on Monday against the Phoenix Suns. In the second quarter at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ariz., Suns swingman Dillon Brooks put out a shoulder and knocked down Rockets center Steven Adams as Adams was running past him.