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Houston Rockets Have a Kevin Durant Problem as Frustration Rises After Consecutive Loss to Blazers

The Houston Rockets have had a frustrating start to the new year. After finishing last year with a three-game winning streak, which the Indiana Pacers ended, the team has won just two of its five games, including back-to-back losses to the Portland Trail Blazers.

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Rockets fall apart in the 4th quarter and lose in POR 111-105

For the second consecutive game the Houston Rockets lose in a heartbreaker to the Portland Trail Blazers. This time it wasn’t a last second tip in being wiped away because of not getting off the fingertips in time.

Kevin Durant News / Field Level Media / January 10

Trail Blazers spoil Kevin Durant's milestone in win over Rockets

Toumani Camara scored a career-high 25 points and the Portland Trail Blazers spoiled Kevin Durant's milestone night with a 111-105 home victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night.

Kevin Durant News / Bleacher Report / January 10

Watch: KD not happy after back-to-back losses

Trae Young News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active NBA All-Star game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to be selected to five or more All-Star games in their career?

The '2022-23 leading scorer for each NBA team' quiz

The 'Most assists during the 2022-23 NBA season' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / January 10

Kevin Durant passes Wilt Chamberlain on all-time scoring list

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant swished a 3-pointer with 7:57 left in the third quarter on Friday night to move into seventh place on the NBA's all-time scoring list.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / January 10

Rockers star Kevin Durant passes NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain on all-time list

Kevin Durant didn't need to add more to his resume to cement his legendary status, but he did it nonetheless.

Depleted Thunder complete wild comeback vs. Grizzlies

NBA referee Bill Kennedy leaves the court in a wheelchair after injury

Raptors' RJ Barrett suffers left ankle injury in loss to Celtics

76ers dominate late to take season series from Magic

Anthony Edwards joins legendary company by surpassing milestone

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 9

Rockets Linked to Bulls Ayo Dosunmu Once Again

The Houston Rockets were everyone's pick to make a splash move at the guard position. Especially early in the season. Well, really all throughout the season.

Steven Adams News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 9

Rockets benefiting from Steven Adams’ post-injury resurgence

The Houston Rockets are seeing the best version of Steven Adams because of the toughest stretch of his career. At his lowest point, Adams wasn’t battling opponents for rebounds; he was battling his own body.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 9

Rockets Reportedly Uninterested in Ja Morant Trade

With the NBA trade deadline sitting just a few weeks away, the pressure is building for teams to make a move, especially with the talent on the table. Plenty of players will start to hit the market, with the Washington Wizards having unofficially kicked things off by acquiring Trae Young.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 9

Rockets Take Noticeable Leap in Yahoo Sports' Latest Power Rankings

The injury bug has been brutal this season in the NBA. It may have ruined the MVP race between Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, depending on how much overall time Jokic is forced to miss.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / January 9

How The Rockets Can Respond Against the Trail Blazers

The Houston Rockets have plenty of issues to correct before they take on the Portland Trail Blazers in a rematch after a disappointing performance in their last game.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 9

Three trade destinations for Grizzlies' Ja Morant

Three years ago, it felt like Ja Morant would be a member of the Memphis Grizzlies for life. But after injuries, scandals, disappointing postseasons and a coaching change, the Grizzlies are considering trade offers for their two-time All-Star guard.

Grizzlies reportedly open to trading Ja Morant

Ja Morant linked to one new team amid latest trade report

Suns nail 22 3-pointers to beat Grizzlies, end series skid

The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The 'Longest tenured player on each NBA team entering the 2018-19 season' quiz