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Jabari Smith Jr. Has Been a Driving Force in the Rockets Six-Game Winning Streak

The 2025-26 season has been one of major adjustments for Jabari Smith Jr. Last year, there wasn't much pressure on the Houston Rockets to be offensively efficient because the defense was one of the best in the NBA, and the core was so young.

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The Constant Professional: Jeff Green on the Evolution of the NBA and the Art of Staying Present

In a league where the average career lasts fewer than five years, Jeff Green stands as a marvel of longevity and adaptability. Since entering the NBA in

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 7

Kevin Durant's All-Time Scoring Mark is Even More Impressive With This Context

We all know the kind of scorer that Kevin Durant is. One of the greatest the game has ever seen. The Slim Reaper as he's known continues to rack up points now in his 18th season in the NBA.

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Last Two Minute Report from Rockets-Warriors Game Leans in Houston's Favor

On Sunday night, the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors faced off in a game that felt like it was a part of a postseason series. The intensity was certainly at that level. And the intrigue was heightened, as Warriors superstar Stephen Curry made his return from a knee injury that's kept him sidelined for over two months.

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The 'NBA active two-pointers leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 4,000 two-pointers made in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 7

Rockets' Kevin Durant Wears New KD 19 Colorway During Recent Victory

On Friday night, the Houston Rockets took on the Utah Jazz, for the fourth time of the season. The Rockets had a 2-1 record against the Jazz heading into the match.

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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.

Kevin Durant News / Field Level Media / April 6

Rockets, Suns fight for playoff position as Kevin Durant returns to Phoenix

Kevin Durant will make his belated return to Phoenix when the Houston Rockets play the host Suns on Tuesday. Durant missed the first game between the two in Phoenix in November while attending to a family matter, but about the only thing that matters now is playoff positioning.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 6

The Rockets have Been a Completely Different Team Away from the Toyota Center

The Houston Rockets are currently riding a six game winning streak, which is great timing, as the 2025-26 regular season is winding down. The Rockets, who have been a wildly inconsistent ball club throughout the season, are starting to round into shape, heading into the postseason.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 6

The Rockets May Have A Bench Issue

The Houston Rockets just gutted out a big win against the Golden State Warriors after holding double-digit leads at several different parts of the game.

Reed Sheppard News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 6

Time for the Rockets to Fully Lean in on Reed Sheppard

It was known that the Rockets were going to give Reed Sheppard a much greater role, heading into the 2025-26 NBA season. Houston's front office utilized a top-three pick on the sharpshooting guard. And they were relatively thin at the guard spot.

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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 / Houston Rockets on SI / April 6

The Rockets Are Having Their Best 3-Point Stretch of the Season at the Right Time

The Houston Rockets traveled to California to face off against the one team that has caused them the most headaches over the last decade and a half, the Golden State Warriors.

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Tari Eason News / Stadium Rant / April 6

The Houston Rockets And Their Weird 2025-26 Season

The Rockets headed into the season viewed as one of the best teams in the league, and one of the few teams that could actually take down the Western Conference favorites, the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Ime Udoka News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 6

Ime Udoka Makes Interesting Decision Late in Victory over Warriors

On Sunday night, the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors faced off against one another for the third time on the season. The Rockets held a 1-1 record against Golden State heading into the match, with the Rockets' loss surprisingly taking place without Stephen Curry on the floor.

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The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 30 points five or more times in a season at age 35 or older can you name in five minutes?

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Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 6

Amen Thompson has Been Playing at an All-Star Level for Rockets Lately

Following the trade that saw the Houston Rockets land Kevin Durant, the expectations shifted for the Rockets. The move was seen as an indication that the Rockets were going all-in.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 6

Rockets Can Still Beat Out Last Season's Record With Five Games Left

Since becoming the head coach of the Rockets in 2023, Ime Udoka has improved Houston in each of the last two seasons. In his first 82 games in the position, he led a young core to a 41-41 record.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / April 6

Rockets Win Thriller Over Warriors to Ruin Stephen Curry's Return

The Houston Rockets traveled out west and faced the Golden State Warriors on Sunday Night Basketball in a critical late season matchup. The Rockets survived an incredible game and came out with a 117-116 win that turned into a nail-biter in the end.

Alperen Sengun News / Total Apex Sports / April 6

Rockets steal thriller in San Francisco as Sengun’s late finish sinks Warriors 117-116

The Rockets walked into Chase Center on Sunday night and handled just about everything a road team could face. A third-quarter push from Golden State. A roaring building.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / April 6

Rockets Survive Against Warriors Through Epic Game-Winner; 5 Key Takeaways

The Houston Rockets executed when it mattered most. In a tightly contested battle against the Golden State Warriors, Houston leaned on elite shot-making, late-game composure, and defensive discipline to secure a 117-116 victory to mark their sixth straight win.