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NBA News / Total Pro Sports / March 17
Skip Bayless Blasts Kevin Durant After Disastrous Second Half vs. Lakers
As the Los Angeles Lakers continued their onslaught, times are not good for Kevin Durant. Just a few days ago, the Houston Rockets locker room was ravaged by the chaos on Durant’s burner social media account.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / March 17
Rockets collapse in the fourth, lose to Lakers 100-92 
The Houston Rockets continued with their sloppy and ugly offensive basketball, turning the ball over 22 times and falling apart down the stretch for a 100-92 defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / March 17
'Need to Get Out the Way': Kevin Durant Weighs Drastic Career Move After Lakers Beat Rockets
It wasn’t a night Kevin Durant would want to remember. After scoring 16 in the first half against the Lakers, he was completely neutralised. The Lakers sent doubles and forced Durant into tough positions.
The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz
How many of the 44 active NBA players to record a triple-double with 30 points at least once in their career can you name in six minutes?
Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain
Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / March 17
JJ Redick Forces Kevin Durant 'Failure' as Rockets Star Turns Scapegoat vs. Lakers
In a defensive masterclass that shifted the momentum of the Western Conference playoff race, JJ Redick orchestrated a second-half trap that left Kevin Durant searching for answers.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 17
Three Takeaways from the Rockets' Collapse vs the Lakers
The Houston Rockets faced the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night in a crucial Western Conference matchup to decide the tie breaker and took a 100-92 loss thanks to a disastrous fourth quarter.
20 NBA players who changed how the game is played
Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.
Houston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / March 16
Kevin Durant lost his marbles after Reed Sheppard dunked on Lakers
Nobody was more fired up about Reed Sheppard going airborne on Monday than Kevin Durant. The Houston Rockets put the ball in Sheppard’s hands in the final seconds of the first quarter at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / March 16
Ime Udoka Reveals Injury Update on Alperen Sengun Ahead of Rockets-Lakers
Houston Rockets star Alperen Sengun will not suit up against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday. According to the team, the star big man has been ruled out due to lower back pain.
Ime Udoka News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 16
Ime Udoka Isn't Fully to Blame for Rockets' Woes
This year's Houston Rockets team has been a bit of a throwback, as it pertains to their style of play. The Rockets like to get stops on the defensive end of the floor and get out in transition, using their youth and athleticism to their advantage.
Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 16
The Rockets Must Use The Rest Of The Season To Adjust For The Playoffs
The Houston Rockets are back to playing key games against top competitors in the Western Conference. They are surrounded by teams with similar records and similar levels of limitation.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 16
Announcer Offers Pessimism About Rockets' Chances of Making a Title Run
The Houston Rockets' next two games will give the team a great opportunity to see how they fare against one of the better teams in the Western Conference in the Los Angeles Lakers.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 16
The Rockets Could Put Distance Between Themselves and the Lakers
The Houston Rockets had a bounce-back win over the New Orleans Pelicans Friday night at the Toyota Center following their most lopsided loss of the season to the Denver Nuggets.
Kevin Durant News / Athlon Sports / March 16
NBA: Could Kevin Durant Play for the Seattle Supersonics in 2028-2029?
Kevin Durant was the second overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft by the Seattle Supersonics. He played his rookie in Seattle, Washington, but after the 2007-2008 NBA season, the Supersonics moved from Seattle to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / March 16
This Expansion Jabari Smith's Game Has Been Vital For the Rockets
As the third overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, there was big expectations for Jabari Smith Jr. and his impact with the Houston Rockets. He was one of the top picks at the start of the rebuild to help turn the franchise around.
Reed Sheppard News / Last Word On Sports / March 15
Do Rockets Need To Read The Room On Reed Sheppard?
The Rockets emerged victorious from their last outing versus the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. They did so while missing their starting center and (albeit commonly lambasted) All-Star, Alperen Sengun.
Fred VanVleet News / Hoops Wire / March 14
Rockets’ Fred VanVleet Not Ruling Out Return This Season
Fred VanVleet is still working his way back from a torn ACL. But the Houston Rockets guard says he has not closed the door on playing again this season.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / March 6
NBPA president Fred VanVleet blasts league for gambling partnerships
How do NBA players feel about the league's deals with gambling companies? Players Association president Fred VanVleet thinks the extra money isn't worth the aggravation.
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