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On YouTubeHouston Rockets News / Field Level Media / December 27
Kevin Durant comes up big in Rockets win over Cavaliers
Kevin Durant scored a game-high 30 points, while Reed Sheppard added 18 off the bench as the host Houston Rockets rolled to a 117-100 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 27
Three Takeaways As Houston Rockets Cruise Past Cleveland Cavaliers For A Dominant Win
The Houston Rockets are officially back and poised to get more victories on the win column. It has been a concerning progress from the past week, but the Rockets are now promisingly back on track.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 27
Rockets' Old Strengths Could Be Key to Mitigating Struggles
Yesterday's 119-96 Christmas Day win was a wakeup call for the Houston Rockets, who had been sluggish through most of December. Finishing up a tough Western Conference road trip, Houston managed to end it on a major high note, taking down a title contender on their home floor.
The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz
In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Lakers Nation / December 26
Kevin Durant Grateful For Matchups With Lakers’ LeBron James
The NBA is slowly entering a new era led by the younger generation of superstars and a different philosophy to team-building and roster construction. But
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 26
Kevin Durant Gives Himself New Nickname Amid Newest NBA Stat
While Kevin Durant is regarded as one of the NBA's greatest scorers ever, the Houston Rockets acquired him for more reasons than scoring points. His sheer presence is what will take them to the next level.
Houston Rockets News / Hardwood Heroics / December 26
'I’m Just Grateful For Every Matchup We Have' – Houston Rockets’ Kevin Durant Relishes Latest Christmas Matchup Vs. LeBron James
Last night’s matchup between the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers marked the 44th meeting between Kevin Durant and LeBron James, and the two
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 25
Rockets give Lakers coal in Christmas night blowout
Amen Thompson scored 26 points and Kevin Durant added 25 as the visiting Houston Rockets led wire-to-wire in a 119-96 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in a Christmas Day matchup on Thursday.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 25
The Rockets' Christmas List Includes More Connected Offense
The Houston Rockets have some glaring issues with their game plan as they have struggled to consistently pick up wins this season. Houston's inabilty to create open shots for their most effective players has led to their downfall, as Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun have had to put on a hero cape to lead Houston's offense in most games.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 25
Kevin Durant Sees Silver Lining in Spite of Rockets' Recent Slide
Kevin Durant has always been a man of perspective. He seemingly always keeps his cool. Even when being cursed out and singled out by the loquacious Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors several years back.
Beyond Loyalty: Why Terrell Owens and the NFL’s Elite Defended Kevin Durant’s Move to the Warriors
In the high-stakes world of professional sports, few moves have been as divisive as Kevin Durant’s 2016 departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder to join the Golden State Warriors.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 25
Kevin Durant Believes LeBron James Is Still Improving
Whether Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is the greatest player in NBA history remains a major debate. But one thing that can not be argued is that no player has ever remained as good as James has, this late into their career.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / December 25
NBA Fans Get Emotional As LeBron James, Kevin Durant Set To Make History On Christmas: 'Might Be One Of The Last Times'
The Lakers are set to face the Rockets on Christmas Day this season. This game marks LeBron James’ 20th and Kevin Durant’s 13th appearance on December 25.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 24
Kevin Durant's Lack of Opportunities With the Rockets Has Been Jarring
The Houston Rockets have had a rough month of basketball, with 2025 nearly over, most recently suffering a 128-108 loss to the LA Clippers on Tuesday night.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 24
Rockets wanted championship spotlight — Lakers might expose them on Christmas
The Houston Rockets will play on Christmas Day, the NBA’s biggest regular-season stage, for the first time since 2019. It’s the kind of opportunity the Rockets envisioned when making the offseason trade for Kevin Durant.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 24
James Harden clears 1 thing up about relationship with Kevin Durant
It has been years since James Harden and Kevin Durant last played as teammates, but in the eyes of the Los Angeles Clippers star, his relationship with his fellow future Basketball Hall of Famer remains the same.
Houston Rockets News / HITC / December 23
The Houston Rockets issue that even Kevin Durant is struggling to fix this season
The Houston Rockets’ recent defeat to the Sacramento Kings has brought an old issue back into focus. When the Rockets traded for Kevin Durant, the move was seen as a clear signal they planned to compete for a title this season.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 21
Bruce Brown accuses Kevin Durant of disrespecting him
There was no love lost between two former Brooklyn Nets teammates over the weekend. Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets faced off on Saturday against Bruce Brown and the Denver Nuggets.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 20
Kevin Durant, Reed Sheppard lead Rockets to convincing win over Nuggets
Just one game after blowing a massive first-half lead, the Houston Rockets bounced back in a major way with a 115-101 win over the Denver Nuggets.
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 20
Kevin Durant, Rockets surge ahead, hold off Nuggets
Kevin Durant scored 31 points, Reed Sheppard went 6-for-9 on 3-pointers on his way to 28 points and the visiting Houston Rockets beat the Denver Nuggets 115-101 on Saturday.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 19
Why Rockets still have late-game problems despite having Kevin Durant
The Houston Rockets coughed up a 25-point lead in their 133-128 overtime loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday. “That’s not who we are, and I hate that it happened like this,” Kevin Durant said after the game.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 19
Rockets’ Kevin Durant receives ‘best scorer in NBA history’ claim
Amid Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant’s 18th NBA season, the future Hall of Fame forward is receiving his flowers as the best scorer in NBA history from Marcus Morris.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 18
Rockets' second-half collapse to lowly Pelicans leads to third loss in four games
Houston led New Orleans by as many as 25 points in the second half.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / December 6
Kevin Durant joins elite club on milestone night for the all-time great
Kevin Durant did what he does best on Friday night — score in an efficient manner while leading his team to victory.
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 6
Kevin Durant joins elite club as Rockets sink Suns
Amen Thompson and Kevin Durant combined for 59 points to pace a blistering shooting effort, and the Houston Rockets rolled to a 117-98 victory over the visiting Phoenix Suns on Friday.
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