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Rockets’ Alperen Sengun torches Cavs with historic stat line

Houston Rockets star Alperen Sengun continued his ascent as one of the NBA’s premier big men after another stellar showing on Wednesday. Sengun led the Rockets to their fifth straight win after beating the Cleveland Cavaliers, 114-104, at Rocket Arena.

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Alperen Sengun scored 28 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Kevin Durant added 20 points and the visiting Houston Rockets emerged with a 114-104 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 19

Alperen Sengun Coldly Addresses Evan Mobley Matchup: 'I Never Back Down'

Alperen Sengun led the Rockets to their fifth consecutive win after a 114-104 victory against the Cavaliers. This was a highly anticipated matchup for Rockets fans as Sengun locked horns with the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, Evan Mobley.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / November 19

Cavs come up short vs. Rockets, with familiar issues popping up

Random dribbles from the Cavaliers’ 114-104 home loss to the Rockets on Wednesday. 1. It’s hard to get worked up at this time of year, solely because we’re gonna do this another 66 times.

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Rockets Rattle To Win Over Cavaliers 114-104

This game didn’t look close at the end. It didn’t look close in the middle, but due to some spectacularly awkward play by the Rockets in the third quarter, it was close up until the end.

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 19

Rockets Come Up With Massive Win Against Cavaliers: Prove They Are Legitimate Title-Contenders

The Houston Rockets went to Cleveland on Wednesday night hoping to prove themselves against a legitimate title contender. They left with what might be their most convincing win so far.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 19

Three Takeaways as Houston Rockets Blast Cavaliers in Cleveland

The Houston Rockets took a flight to Ohio for a key road matchup against a fellow title contender and escaped with a 114-104 against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / November 19

Alperen Sengun leads Rockets to fifth straight win over Cavaliers

Alperen Sengun scored 28 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and Kevin Durant had 20 points to lead the visiting Houston Rockets to a 114-104 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / November 19

Houston Rockets Notch Huge Win Over Cleveland Cavaliers

In what’s becoming a frustratingly familiar script for Cleveland fans, the Cavaliers decided to play hard for about a quarter and a half on Wednesday night.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 20

Rockets continue early-season dominance with win over Cavaliers

The Houston Rockets beat one of the NBA's top teams Wednesday night in the same way they beat most teams: On the offensive glass.

Jabari Smith Jr, Nae’Qwan Tomlin have an altercation during game

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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / November 19

Jabari Smith Jr, Nae’Qwan Tomlin have an altercation during game

The undrafted Nae’Qwan Tomlin managed to get under the skin of the former top-three pick Jabari Smith Jr. during Wednesday’s game. Tomlin and the Cleveland Cavaliers faced off against Smith and the Houston Rockets.

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The Rockets Are Rallying Behind Alperen Sengun

Alperen Sengun can no longer be considered a rising star in the NBA. It's more appropriate to consider him among his fellow All-Star caliber players who are capable of leading a team.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 19

The Houston Rockets Have Had an Unusual Schedule to Start the Season

The Houston Rockets are heading to Cleveland for the 13th game of the season as they take on the 10-5 Cleveland Cavaliers. The Rockets are winners of nine

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / November 19

Former Rockets Player Faces Serious Assault Allegation

Former Houston Rockets player Patrick Beverley is facing a third-degree felony charge in Texas after being arrested on an allegation of assault involving a family member.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 19

Rockets' Forward Questionable to Play vs. Cavaliers

The Houston Rockets are one of the hottest teams in the NBA, having ripped off nine wins in their last 10 tries. It hasn't always been pretty, but the Rockets — with newly-added superstar Kevin Durant — are quickly finding ways to win in the association.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 19

Cavaliers Will Be Rockets' Biggest Test Since Season Opener

Heading into tonight's primetime matchup against the 10-5 Cleveland Cavaliers, the Houston Rockets are hot at 9-3, sitting as the third seed in the Western Conference.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 19

Yahoo Sports Predicts Rockets Kevin Durant to be 2026 All-Star

Kevin Durant's integration onto the Houston Rockets has been more seamless than one could've imagined. Granted, Durant's style of play makes it fairly easy for him to ingratiate himself essentially onto any team.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / November 18

NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Sixers, Tyrese Maxey, Nets

Houston still doesn’t have Fred VanVleet, but you wouldn’t know it by watching the offense. The Rockets are sitting atop the league in offensive rating at 123.4, and it hasn’t looked fluky for a single night.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 18

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