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On YouTubeHouston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / December 25
Rockets need to call Mike D’Antoni to help fix the offense 
The Houston Rockets have hit a skid. (Even if Kevin Durant wants to downplay it). The Rockets have dropped four of their last five contests and have lost to each of the bottom-four teams in the Western Conference this month. It gets worse.
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.
Kevin Durant 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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Kevin Durant 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 / 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.
Kevin Durant 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.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 22
The Rockets Need To Stack Signature Wins
The Houston Rockets finally got a signature win against one of the teams ahead of them in the Western Conference standings. In a rematch against the Denver Nuggets, the Rockets blew the game open in the second half and cruised to a complete victory.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / December 22
Five Out: What’s holding the Rockets back this season?
It’s FIVE OUT. Back for the Holidays! Home for Christmas! I’ve got some bad news for you, though. These are five things that I think are separating the Rockets from real contention this season, so far.
NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / December 22
Kevin Durant Reveals His All-Time NBA Ranking for Nikola Jokic
The Denver Nuggets and Houston Rockets have battled it out twice in the past week, and a split gives the Nuggets a 2-1 season series lead with one more game left in March.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 22
LISTEN: Audio Between Kevin Durant and Bruce Brown in Recent Rockets-Nuggets Contest
The Houston Rockets' game against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday became a bit more of a showdown than expected initially. The two teams squared off less than a week before the contest, which resulted in an overtime loss for the Rockets. Granted, the officiating played a large part.
Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / December 22
Houston Rockets have a problem even Kevin Durant can’t solve this season
The Houston Rockets have a serious vulnerability as a side that has been exposed after their latest loss to the Sacramento Kings. When the Houston Rockets made the decision to trade for Kevin Durant, many felt it was a sign they were going to be contenders this season.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 22
More Rockets Recognized in Another NBA Top 25 Under 25 List
The Houston Rockets have made incredible strides due to the addition of key veterans, most notably Kevin Durant. However, the young core cannot be overstated enough, as they have been major catalysts for a championship contender.
NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 22
Leaked Audio Reveals Kevin Durant ‘Crossed the Line’ With Ruthless Trash Talk Against Former Teammate
Let’s be real for a second: we don’t just watch the NBA for the pick-and-rolls or the defensive schemes. We watch it for the drama. We watch it for the pettiness.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / December 22
NBA Makes Kevin Durant Announcement on Sunday
Kevin Durant is looking to lead the Houston Rockets to their second win in two nights on Sunday. They face the Sacramento Kings on the road, following Houston’s 115-101 win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday.
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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