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DeMarcus Cousins puts Houston on spot to make NBA title run with Kevin Durant

The Houston Rockets have become one of the biggest stories of the new season, and DeMarcus Cousins looks like a serious title contender. The Rockets sit atop the Western Conference at 7-1, earning a huge victory over the Celtics on Monday evening.

Kevin Garnett News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 4

Kevin Garnett Impressed by Rockets Guard

The Houston Rockets are at the top of the Western Conference standings with a 7-1 record, earning victories over the likes of the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder.

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The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz

How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

The 'NBA active 1,500-three-pointers' quiz

The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / November 4

Rockets Reporter Addresses Backlash From Tensed Argument With Kevin Durant

The Houston Rockets defeated the Boston Celtics 109-93 last night despite a seemingly underwhelming performance from Kevin Durant. The 38-year-old veteran

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

WNBA News

Valkyries win WNBA title behind Gabby Williams' dazzling Game 7 performance

Game 7 trending as most expensive WNBA Finals ticket ever

Angel Reese manifests Dream's Game 6 WNBA Finals win after gutsy prediction

Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 3

LeBron James Praises Kevin Durant’s Scoring Against Victor Wembanyama

At 38 years old, Kevin Durant is still considered to be one of the top players in the NBA. Last season, he earned an All-NBA Second Team selection and finished in the top five in total points scored.

Stan Van Gundy News / HITC / November 3

Stan Van Gundy points out the one thing about the Houston Rockets that has left him concerned

Stan Van Gundy has revealed that the Houston Rockets’ shooting is something that he is concerned about, as the team climbs to a 7-1 record to start the season.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Kevin Durant News / Larry Brown Sports / November 3

Kevin Durant has tense exchange with reporter

A frustrated Kevin Durant had a confrontation with a reporter after the Houston Rockets’ 109-93 victory over the Boston Celtics on Monday. Durant attempted just six field goals during Monday’s win and was held to 12 points, prompting reporter Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle to ask about his fairly limited role within the offense.

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The 'Active 3-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'Last 100-yard teammates by team' quiz

The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz

Marcus Smart News / Fadeaway World / November 3

Marcus Smart Flips Off Celtics Players After Hitting Back-To-Back 3-Pointers

The Houston Rockets took on the Boston Celtics at Toyota Center on Monday, and Marcus Smart sure appeared to have a point to prove to his former team on the night.

Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 3

Is Amen Thompson's Perimeter Shooting a Concern for the Rockets?

The Houston Rockets have been one of the hottest teams in the entire NBA and Amen Thompson has been a huge part of their success. The Rockets are 7-1 and currently sit first in the Western Conference standings.

NBA News / The Dream Shake / November 3

Rockets Keep Rolling With 109-93 Win Over Celtics

Well, this is pretty fun. The Rockets are not only winning, they’re rolling over most teams. Yes, they lost a winnable game in Dallas, with perhaps the wrong players missing, but they followed that up with a win over a depleted by still dangerous OKC the next night.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 3

3 Takeaways from the Rockets 109-93 Win Over Boston

In a battle of one-loss teams, the Rockets improved to 7-1 for the first time in 12 years by beating the Boston Celtics 109-93 on Monday night. Alperen Sengun led the way with 26 points for a Rockets offense that shot 54.4% from the field and 40% from behind the three-point line.